By Ryan Mink
rmink@digitalsports.com
Gonzaga’s boys soccer team advanced to the WCAC finals for the ninth straight time Thursday, beating Paul VI 4-1.
The Eagles are awaiting Friday’s result between DeMatha and O’Connell to see who they will face Sunday in the finals at Catholic University.
“We played very well today,†Gonzaga Coach Scott Waller said. “I was very excited. The boys definitely put their best foot forward.â€
Paul VI gave the Eagles (20-1-2) some trouble earlier this season when the Panthers went up 2-0 at one point before Gonzaga made some changes and stormed back with three goals in the second half.
But Gonzaga controlled Thursday’s game from the start. Paul VI didn’t score until there was only a couple minutes left in the game.
Dan Rice opened the scoring off an assist off the head of John McMurray. Chris Perez notched the second goal on a counter-attack with an assist from Marcus Douglass. Rice returned the favor late in the game, setting up a McMurray goal with a beautiful cross. The Stags’ final goal came off the foot of Douglass with help from Sean Cantarella.
Waller said it’s tough to judge whether the Eagles are playing their best soccer of the year at this point. But one thing is for sure, Gonzaga better be if it’s going to win a third straight WCAC title.
“I’m excited about the finals,†Waller said. “Our boys are excited.â€
Processing your request, Please wait....
