10-21-08 @Kellenberg 3-1

Ranked second in the National Soccer Coaches Association of America poll and first in New York State, the Friars (13-0-1) are currently riding a very successful season and continued with a neatly played win.

All three goals were scored in the first half as junior forward Nick Masotto began the scoring off a pass from senior midfielder Mike Valencia at 26:04. Nearly three minutes later, junior defender Anthony Arena dished to senior midfielder Greg Mallia for the second tally.

Mallia then returned the favor as his pass to senior Adam Weinzimmer was turned into the third score at 41:31. Goalies senior Alex Naples and juniors Kevin Hayes and Jon Wiess kept Kellenberg at bay except for a Connor McKenna goal.

Scoring
Team…………………….1….2 – Final
St. A……………………..3….0 – 3
Kellen……………………0….1 – 1
GOALS – St. A: Masotto, Mallia, Weinzimmer; Kellen: McKenna.. Saves – St. A: Naples 2, Hayes 1, Wiess 2; Kellen: Szymanski 12.

9-30-08 @Chaminade 0-0 T

This is what happens when two of the best teams on Long Island and possibly the region match up. Scoring chances, but no scoring as both schools point toward the second’s season contest.

“There were crowds in front of the nets, but no goals,” said coach Gene Buonainuto, who thought it was a “well matched game.” There is no overtime except for playoff games.

Adan Weinzimmer was stopped in the ninth minute and with less than two minutes remaining in the first half Nick Masotto was thwarted by Steven Stefanek, as he broke up a pass that Masotto was zeroing in on. Karl Rumph’s 20-yard direct kick shot was headed away with 5:40 to go in the game. The Friars are now 7-0-1.

Scoring
Team…………………….1….2 – Final
St.A……………………..0….0 – 0
Cham.…………………..0…..0 – 0
Saves. St.A: Naples 13. Cham. NA.