Crusaders Improve

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 2^nd 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 17^th minute mark. In the 36^th 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 2^nd 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 4^th win of the season and 1^st 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:

1^st half

GD 17:00 Kyle Romich (A. Merlino)

GD 36:00 Nate Pomeroy (K. Romich)

2^nd 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