Staples Boys Soccer Scores Another Win, 1-0 Over Fairfield Warde
Staples boys' soccer delivered a commanding performance against Fairfield Warde on Saturday, controlling the game from start to finish and ultimately securing a 1-0 victory.
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From the opening whistle, the Wreckers dictated the tempo, dominating possession and keeping Warde pinned in their own half for long stretches. Despite creating multiple chances, Staples struggled to find the back of the net, with shots either missing just wide or being stopped by the Warde goalkeeper.
But the team stayed calm and composed, continuing to move the ball with purpose and press high. The breakthrough finally came in the second half, when Ford Epstein found space in the box and coolly finished to give Staples the lead they had been pushing for all game.
Coach Liam Witham, who is Wreckers Boys Soccer’s new coach in his first season told WestportLocalPress, “It was one of those games where we felt in control but just couldn’t get the goal early,” said head coach Liam Witham. “The boys didn’t panic they stayed focused and calm even with all the noise. We kept playing our game, and eventually got the result.”
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Wreckers faithful filled the stands, anxiously awaiting their boys to score a goal. At the half, the match was still scoreless.
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The back line was quality throughout, limiting Warde’s chances to one off target shot and ensuring a clean sheet for Jack D’More With the win, Staples improves to 8-2-0 continuing to improve from last year’s record.
Warde’s goalkeeper can only watch as Ford Epstein’s shot on goal sails past with just 4 minutes remaining in the game.
The Wreckers celebrate their score, feeling confident that they can continue to hold Ward scoreless to secure the win.
The Wreckers continued their winning streak against Fairfield with a 3-0 victory over Fairfield Ludlow on Monday, bring their overall record to an impressive 9 wins with only 2 losses. Come and cheer on the team on Senior Day, Friday, October 3rd when they take on Trumbull at 4:00 on Wakeman turf field.
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The stands come to their feet after the long wait, cheering what they hoped would be another Wrecker victory. Four minutes later their hopes would be realized.