Midcoast U12 heads to playoffs
Midcoast United’s U12 team beat the Seacoast Dragons, 4-1 October 14 in Wiscasset. Markus Russell scored Midcoast's first goal on a nice cross from defender Ben Jacobs. Will Shaffer then made the score 2-0 on a penalty kick. Bayly Gaughan scored the third goal, his first, with an assist by midfielder Markus Russell, ending the first half with a 3-0 Midcoast lead. Keeping his head in the game, goal keeper Timmy Chappell made five saves.
On an indirect kick with a touch from Shaffer, midfielder Simon Spear scored the fourth goal for Midcoast. In slippery conditions, Midcoast keeper Chappelle was ultimately unable to hold on to his shut out. Seacoast scored their only goal in the last minute of play, ending the game with a 4-1 Midcoast victory.
Midcoast United finished the season in the top half and moves on to the playoffs on October 20-21. For more information or a schedule of play, go to www.soccermaine.com.
Midcoast United’s U10 soccer team ended its regular season with a 2-0 win over Yarmouth. Goalies Ryan Russell and Ben Pearce shared goaltending duties and the shutout.
Sam Sinabaldi scored two goals, with assists by the other Midcoast forwards, Jake Fowler, Riley Savoie, Henry Pinkham and Jack Duncan. Grady Suhr played excellent defense, but Kaleb Ames’ outstanding play was the deciding factor’s in Midcoast’s win.
Coach Russell said, “Kaleb’s ability to play both forward and defense was the key to the victory today.”
Midcoast United's U9 soccer club lost to Freeport 5-2 in Wiscasset on Sunday. The game got off to a strong start with Andrew Gudroe in Midcoast’s goal making great saves. Freeport scored the first goal of the game midway through the first half, which was quickly answered by Midcoast’s Jack Duncan, ending the first half at 1-1.
The Midcoast team played well together with good passing and communication. Freeport scored its second goal squeezing through Midcoast's tough defense early in the second half. Once again Duncan retaliated, scoring Midcoast’s second goal, assisted by Maddox Tilas. Aden Foley was in the Midcoast goal for the second half and worked hard under intense pressure. Freeport snuck three more past him the second half, ending the match at 5-2.
Midcoast United U9 and U10 will play their final matches of the fall season next Sunday, October 21 at a soccer tournament in Waterville.
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