Monday, September 15, 2014

Boys Soccer Wins Home Opener Against Westhill

by James Fox

The Blue Wave Boys Soccer team took on Westhill last Thursday to open at home, pulling off a solid 2-0 victory.  Darien started the game with great possession and a few scoring opportunities, however the game stayed scoreless for most of the half.  Leading the defense was senior captain John Mackie, who caused multiple turnovers and helped maintain possession.  Protecting the goal was junior Liam Rischmann who had two spectacular diving saves. With about two minutes left in the half, junior forward Kevin Klarer scored a close range strike assisted by senior Michael Maccarone with a cross from the wing.

The team was able to maintain its lead into the second half.  In the 55th minute, the Westhill goalie was ejected from the game for kicking Klarer in the face. He suffered a head injury and had to be walked off the field.  Shortly after, senior captain Henrik Stockinger secured the win with a great finesse shot while one-on-one with the backup Westhill goalie.  Wave played out the rest of the game a man up, maintaining the lead to beat Westhill.

When asked about the game, senior left back Johann Nottebohm said, “It was a great game.  The team played really well.  Now wave are looking forward to the next week and hoping Kevin a quick recovery.”

Wave will be taking on Harding this Tuesday away, and are looking for another win to secure qualifying for states at the end of the season.

Senior John Mackie rises up for a headed clearance during Thursday's action.

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