Gunga vs Wolverines
Andover, MA - The Big Blue hosted the Wolverines of Bridgton Academy on a rainy day on Smoyer Field. Despite the conditions, both teams demonstrated good ball movement and organization on both ends. In the first 45 minutes of play, the visitors created several scoring chances that sailed wide or high. Jack Alexander '25 was sensational on the day in goal to keep the visitors at bay, and Garrett Holman '24 was terrific in the back four. Alex Torrens '24, too, played terrific fútbol on both ends of the ball, particularly in the second half. The score in the first 45 minutes of play would be 0-0, with Bridgton creating more chances. In the second stanza, The Big Blue again made personnel adjustments that created gaps in the opponent's half. On one of those rotations, Ellis Denby '24 would find himself out wide on a 1-on-1 situation and would beat his mark to send a beautiful cross to the opposite post for an incoming Zane Matraji '24, who finished a beautiful header to bring home the win. On the day, the play of Tegan Doll '23 and Giovanni Pagliuca was terrific as they both continue to cause chaos wherever they play on the field. Overall, today's match was challenging, both physically and mentally and to come out with a positive result shows how hard these young and talented group of players are willing to work for each other.
Thank you for coming and supporting us on this beautiful cloudy day. Hope to see you at Choate this coming Saturday at 4 PM.