Post date: Oct 12, 2016 2:14:04 AM
Groton, MA - Senior forward Joao Mendes scored goals in both half's to lead the Panthers of Marlboro to a 2-0 league B win and improve their record to 9-1-1 overall. Marlboro overpowered GD in the first 40 minutes then some poor clearance in the box gave Mendes a point blank opportunity which he buried past Crusader Keeper Nick Resca for 1-0 lead. The Crusaders almost drew even in the 62nd minute when Dean Tornaritis headed a cross off the Marlboro crossbar but over the top. Mendes stole a mishandled ball with 13 minutes remaining to seal the victory. Marlboro improve to 3-1 in B League play while GD drop to 0-4 in League B and 5-5-1 overall. GD host Algonquin Tuesday at 7pm for senior night.
Scoring:
M 1-0 24:58 (Joao Mendes) (Unassisted)
Half
M 2-0 66:56 (Joao Mendes)(Unassisted)
Final 2-0 Marlboro
Shots favored Marlboro 10-5
Fouls Marlboro 16-9
Corner Kicks GD 5-1