Post date: Oct 2, 2011 1:15:08 PM
GDRHS Groton, MA – Sr. Midfielder Alex Merlino set up the eventual game winner and finished another just 30 seconds into the 2nd stanza as the Crusaders top their rivals Bromfield School of Harvard 3-0 in Non league Action. Merlino beat two players to the byline and set up Sr. Forward Kyle Romich for the easy finished at the 17th minute mark. In the 36th minute Romich send Jr. Nate Pomeroy through as he broke in a beat Bromfield keeper Ryan Kenna for the 2-0 halftime lead. Just 30 seconds into the 2nd half of play Pomeroy sent Merlino in alone to cap the scoring as the Crusaders top Bromfield 3-0. GD received great play from Jr. Adam Kmetz, Jr. Paolo Filho and Sr. Peter Ellerkamp. Crusader Keeper Jamie Bailey had 5 saves for his 4th win of the season and 1st shutout performance. GD improve to 8-0-0 overall and travel to Nashoba on Tuesday at 4pm for an important Mid Wach B league game. Bromfield School fall to 6-1 overall and travel to Fitchburg on Monday.
Today MVP goes to Captain Alex Merlino for his overall performance
Varsity Boys improve the overall program record to 20-1-2 overall, 10 wins away from our goal of 30.
Scoring:
1st half
GD 17:00 Kyle Romich (A. Merlino)
GD 36:00 Nate Pomeroy (K. Romich)
2nd half
GD 40:30 Alex Merlino (N. Pomeroy)
Shots were GD 18-5
Saves 14-5
Corner kicks GD 3-0
Fouls GD 4-3