Monday night at Newell Stadium the Gloucester High School Boys Soccer Boosters honored seniors and their parents before the Fishermen fell by a single goal to the NEC Small champions, Danvers High School.
The two teams played to a 0-0 halftime tie with Gloucester carving out the several goal scoring opportunities from free kicks and the run of play. Chris Peritore and Zach Ciaramitaro combined earlier on to create a few chances to test the Falcons' all-star goalkeeper before Peritore and Anthony LaRocca combined later in the half to trouble the Danvers defense.
The Falcons half-chances were dealt with by Chase Kelly and other Falcons forays were cut out by strong defensive play from Ignacio Farjas, LaRocca and Christian Favalora.
In the second half Danvers took advantage of a Gloucester positional error and miskick to take a single goal lead.
The rest of the game was largely played between the penalty boxes with a few scrums closer to goal but few genuine chances as both teams fought for every inch of mud and grass at Newell Stadium. Gloucester had a penalty shout in the second half when a Danvers foul appeared to have taken place in the box was adjudged to have taken place just outside the eighteen on the left flank.
With thirteen minutes to play Gloucester switched from a 4-4-2 to a 4-3-3 in an attempt to apply offensive pressure but Danvers did well to cut off the supply to the Gloucester strikers.
Gloucester finished the 2009 campaign 6-9-3. Coach Cook would like to congratulate all of the varsity Fishermen for a hard-fought, honorable season. He would especially like to commend the team for its growth in tactical understanding. He looks forward to each player evaluating strengths and weaknesses before setting upon an off-season program of improvement. Finally, he would like to extend best wishes to the players who will depart at the end of the academic year: Ben Hannah, Zach Ciaramitaro, Christian Towler, Isaac Sperry, Ignacio Farjas, Chris Peritore, and Anthony LaRocca.
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Earlier on Monday, the Gloucester JVs played the Falcon JVs to a thrilling 2-2 at Newell Stadium.
Danvers took a 1-0 lead into halftime and a 2-1 into the later stages of the second half when a goal from Fishermen sophomore Logan Horne earned Gloucester its share of the points.
Although Danvers had the bulk of the possession, Gloucester generated just as many clear cut chances as the young Falcons. Patrick Kelley played a strong game in goal for the young Fishermen who finished the season with a 7-6-3 mark and a bright future ahead of them.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Big Blue Drowns Fishermen's Hopes of Tournament Play
Gloucester's hopes of returning to tournament play after a year absence were dashed when Swampscott scored three goals in the final twenty minutes of play on their home field Tuesday afternoon.
Gloucester earned a 1-0 first half lead on Chris Peritore's eleventh goal of the season. Zach Ciaramitaro who looked dangerous in his twenty first half minutes provided the assist.
Although the Fishermen generated several other opportunities, most coming on direct counterattacks through Peritore, Ciaramitaro, and Anthony LaRocca, they could not stretch the lead and had to settle for the single goal lead heading into halftime.
Despite missing two starters and three other varsity players through illness and injury, the Gloucester midfield and back four stymied the Big Blue attack. The Fishermen contained Swampscott's attacking all-stars and won more than its share of 50/50 balls.
The second half began with the Fishermen and Big Blue carving out chances but neither able to alter the score. Then half way into the final frame a Swampscott striker latched onto a missed clearance and passed the ball into the corner of the Fishermen goal to equalize.
Ten minutes later calamity struck the Fishermen. Ben Hannah, who had played an error free game as a central back for Gloucester, was harshly adjudged to have fouled a Swampscott attacker on his way to goal. Hannah was sent off for decent and Swampscott scored the ensuing penalty kick.
Down to ten men the Fishermen struggled to find their way back into the match but could not generate genuine opportunities and in the final minute the Big Blue put the game beyond doubt on a free kick from just outside the penalty box.
The loss eliminated the Fishermen from the tournament. Despite the disaster that struck late in the match the Fishermen showed themselves to be worthy opponents, having generated dozens of chances and having played with tactical discipline throughout the match.
Gloucester will end their season with Senior Night Monday, November 2 at 6:00 PM against Danvers.
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The JVs continued their winning ways with a 2-1 victory over the Big Blue.
Gloucester earned a 1-0 first half lead on Chris Peritore's eleventh goal of the season. Zach Ciaramitaro who looked dangerous in his twenty first half minutes provided the assist.
Although the Fishermen generated several other opportunities, most coming on direct counterattacks through Peritore, Ciaramitaro, and Anthony LaRocca, they could not stretch the lead and had to settle for the single goal lead heading into halftime.
Despite missing two starters and three other varsity players through illness and injury, the Gloucester midfield and back four stymied the Big Blue attack. The Fishermen contained Swampscott's attacking all-stars and won more than its share of 50/50 balls.
The second half began with the Fishermen and Big Blue carving out chances but neither able to alter the score. Then half way into the final frame a Swampscott striker latched onto a missed clearance and passed the ball into the corner of the Fishermen goal to equalize.
Ten minutes later calamity struck the Fishermen. Ben Hannah, who had played an error free game as a central back for Gloucester, was harshly adjudged to have fouled a Swampscott attacker on his way to goal. Hannah was sent off for decent and Swampscott scored the ensuing penalty kick.
Down to ten men the Fishermen struggled to find their way back into the match but could not generate genuine opportunities and in the final minute the Big Blue put the game beyond doubt on a free kick from just outside the penalty box.
The loss eliminated the Fishermen from the tournament. Despite the disaster that struck late in the match the Fishermen showed themselves to be worthy opponents, having generated dozens of chances and having played with tactical discipline throughout the match.
Gloucester will end their season with Senior Night Monday, November 2 at 6:00 PM against Danvers.
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The JVs continued their winning ways with a 2-1 victory over the Big Blue.
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Fishermen Raid the Vikings, 4-0
Gloucester avenged a 0-1 loss to Winthrop earlier this year by beating the Vikings 4-0 in Winthrop.
A strong first fifteen minutes from the Gloucester XI led to Marcos Rodrigues' first goal of the season. Rodrigues took a pass from Anthony LaRocca before crossing to the back post. Instead of finding a Fishermen head, the ball found the back of the net.
Gloucester let the Vikings back into the game when their up-tempo passing game slowed down. Winthrop looked dangerous on several restarts in the first half but strong clearances from the Fishermen back four and Chase Kelly's command of the penalty box kept Winthrop from scoring.
The Fishermen began the second half by returning to up-tempo passing and high-pressure defending. The tactics yielded dividends when LaRocca turned powerfully on a Ben Hannah pass before firing off the right-hand post.
Having doubled their advantage the Fishermen went looking for more goals. Chris Peritore scored his tenth goal of the season on an incisive pass from Hannah, who played perhaps his best game of the season as a deep lying holding midfielder.
The Fishermen finished their scoring minutes from the end. The move started when a pass from the Fishermen back line found target striker Aaron Horne, who played a square pass to Quinn O'Neill streaking down the right wing. O'Neill's cross found Kevin Hurd, who glancing header, was finished by left midfielder Paul Sutherland's run to the back post.
The Fishermen now travel to Swampscott on Tuesday, needing three points from their final two games in order to qualify for the state tournament.
A strong first fifteen minutes from the Gloucester XI led to Marcos Rodrigues' first goal of the season. Rodrigues took a pass from Anthony LaRocca before crossing to the back post. Instead of finding a Fishermen head, the ball found the back of the net.
Gloucester let the Vikings back into the game when their up-tempo passing game slowed down. Winthrop looked dangerous on several restarts in the first half but strong clearances from the Fishermen back four and Chase Kelly's command of the penalty box kept Winthrop from scoring.
The Fishermen began the second half by returning to up-tempo passing and high-pressure defending. The tactics yielded dividends when LaRocca turned powerfully on a Ben Hannah pass before firing off the right-hand post.
Having doubled their advantage the Fishermen went looking for more goals. Chris Peritore scored his tenth goal of the season on an incisive pass from Hannah, who played perhaps his best game of the season as a deep lying holding midfielder.
The Fishermen finished their scoring minutes from the end. The move started when a pass from the Fishermen back line found target striker Aaron Horne, who played a square pass to Quinn O'Neill streaking down the right wing. O'Neill's cross found Kevin Hurd, who glancing header, was finished by left midfielder Paul Sutherland's run to the back post.
The Fishermen now travel to Swampscott on Tuesday, needing three points from their final two games in order to qualify for the state tournament.
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Sachems, Fishermen Draw 2-2
A late equalizer by Saugus meant heartache for the Fishermen who must now go 2-0-1 in the final three games to make the state tournament.
Pressure from the Sachems' strikers created a one goal lead in the first half when a back pass to the Fishermen goalkeeper led to a blocked clearance which found the corner of the goal. Gloucester's best chance to equalize came on Ben Hannah's run into the left channel. Hannah's run was spotted and the inch-perfect pass put him in on goal. His shot from fifteen yards was saved by the Sachems' goalkeeper who had come out smartly to cut down the angle.
The Fishermen erased the one goal halftime deficit when Chris Peritore finished a long diagonal pass from Ignacio Farjas. The Fishermen were able to carve out several more chances before a strong left-footed cross from Kyle Hurd took a deflection to Anthony LaRocca lurking at the back post.
Gaps in the Fishermen defense appeared immediately from the opening kickoff as the Sachems, looking for the equalizer, carved out a chance to equalize that was snuffed out by Farjas and Gloucester goalkeeper Chase Kelly.
The Fishermen switched from a 3-5-2 to a more conventional 4-4-2 for the final ten minutes. Despite the adjustment Saugus was able to stretch the Fishermen out of shape in the final third before an overlapping midfielder pounced on a half chance along the top of the penalty box, resulting in agony for the Fishermen, who surged forward but were unable to find a go-ahead goal in the dying minutes of the game.
The tie brings the Fishermen's record to 5-7-3 with matches against Winthrop, Swampscott, and Danvers yet to be played.
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The Fishermen JV took their record to .500 (6-6-2) with a 3-1 victory over the Sachems who had beaten them 4-3 at Magnolia Woods earlier in the year.
Pressure from the Sachems' strikers created a one goal lead in the first half when a back pass to the Fishermen goalkeeper led to a blocked clearance which found the corner of the goal. Gloucester's best chance to equalize came on Ben Hannah's run into the left channel. Hannah's run was spotted and the inch-perfect pass put him in on goal. His shot from fifteen yards was saved by the Sachems' goalkeeper who had come out smartly to cut down the angle.
The Fishermen erased the one goal halftime deficit when Chris Peritore finished a long diagonal pass from Ignacio Farjas. The Fishermen were able to carve out several more chances before a strong left-footed cross from Kyle Hurd took a deflection to Anthony LaRocca lurking at the back post.
Gaps in the Fishermen defense appeared immediately from the opening kickoff as the Sachems, looking for the equalizer, carved out a chance to equalize that was snuffed out by Farjas and Gloucester goalkeeper Chase Kelly.
The Fishermen switched from a 3-5-2 to a more conventional 4-4-2 for the final ten minutes. Despite the adjustment Saugus was able to stretch the Fishermen out of shape in the final third before an overlapping midfielder pounced on a half chance along the top of the penalty box, resulting in agony for the Fishermen, who surged forward but were unable to find a go-ahead goal in the dying minutes of the game.
The tie brings the Fishermen's record to 5-7-3 with matches against Winthrop, Swampscott, and Danvers yet to be played.
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The Fishermen JV took their record to .500 (6-6-2) with a 3-1 victory over the Sachems who had beaten them 4-3 at Magnolia Woods earlier in the year.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Update: 0-2 Loss to Malden, 0-0 Tie with Marblehead
On Monday Gloucester rebounded from a listless loss to the Greater Boston League's Malden Tornadoes by earning a hard-fought 0-0 draw with Marblehead.
On Saturday the Fishermen were without junior backs Connor Olson and Sean Dixon for the entire game and were without senior backs Anthony LaRocca and Isaac Sperry for part of the game. The Tornadoes made better use of the sloppy playing conditions and punished the Fishermen for defensive mistakes in each half. On the attacking end the Fishermen made better use of the ball in the second half but were unable to carve out clear scoring chances against a deep lying Tornado defense.
The Fishermen emerged from their weekend malaise to play uptempo football against Marblehead earlier this week. Although lacking in precision and, at times, guile, the team's hard work made sure they would earn a share of the points.
The Fishermen varsity returns to action today (Wednesday) at Saugus (4:00 pm).
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The Fishermen JV split the two most recent games, including a 3-0 win against Marblehead. After 13 matches the Gloucester JV has received goals from fifteen different players.
On Saturday the Fishermen were without junior backs Connor Olson and Sean Dixon for the entire game and were without senior backs Anthony LaRocca and Isaac Sperry for part of the game. The Tornadoes made better use of the sloppy playing conditions and punished the Fishermen for defensive mistakes in each half. On the attacking end the Fishermen made better use of the ball in the second half but were unable to carve out clear scoring chances against a deep lying Tornado defense.
The Fishermen emerged from their weekend malaise to play uptempo football against Marblehead earlier this week. Although lacking in precision and, at times, guile, the team's hard work made sure they would earn a share of the points.
The Fishermen varsity returns to action today (Wednesday) at Saugus (4:00 pm).
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The Fishermen JV split the two most recent games, including a 3-0 win against Marblehead. After 13 matches the Gloucester JV has received goals from fifteen different players.
Friday, October 16, 2009
Rams Snag Fishermen, 0-1
A late goal against the run of play gave the Lynn Classical Rams a 1-0 victory over the Gloucester Fishermen yesterday at Manning Field.
Strong performances from Christian Favalora and Sean Dixon man-marking the Rams' Miguel Castro along with support from Ignacio Farjas, Isaac Sperry, and Anthony LaRocca made sure Lynn Classical chances were few and far between.
Patient, tactical defending set the table for counterattacking opportunities for Kevin Hurd and Chris Peritore in the first half. In the second half Gloucester took more of the initiative with chances falling to Ben Hannah and Peritore. In one sequence an inch perfect cross from Hannah led to powerful header by Peritore crashing off the crossbar. Peritore then fired the ensuing rebound off the far post.
The Fishermen fall to 5-6-1 with the loss and look to rebound against the Malden Tornadoes at Newell Stadium on Saturday at 3:00 pm.
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The Fishermen JV pulled to within a game of the .500 mark with 5-0 victory over the Rams at Hood Park in Lynn. With a 1-0 lead a halftime Coach O'Neill challenged his players to school two early goals; the Fishermen came through with two early goals before O'Neill rung the changes. The Fishermen managed to keep the pressure on despite the changes in personnel, cruising to a decisive, well-deserved win.
Strong performances from Christian Favalora and Sean Dixon man-marking the Rams' Miguel Castro along with support from Ignacio Farjas, Isaac Sperry, and Anthony LaRocca made sure Lynn Classical chances were few and far between.
Patient, tactical defending set the table for counterattacking opportunities for Kevin Hurd and Chris Peritore in the first half. In the second half Gloucester took more of the initiative with chances falling to Ben Hannah and Peritore. In one sequence an inch perfect cross from Hannah led to powerful header by Peritore crashing off the crossbar. Peritore then fired the ensuing rebound off the far post.
The Fishermen fall to 5-6-1 with the loss and look to rebound against the Malden Tornadoes at Newell Stadium on Saturday at 3:00 pm.
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The Fishermen JV pulled to within a game of the .500 mark with 5-0 victory over the Rams at Hood Park in Lynn. With a 1-0 lead a halftime Coach O'Neill challenged his players to school two early goals; the Fishermen came through with two early goals before O'Neill rung the changes. The Fishermen managed to keep the pressure on despite the changes in personnel, cruising to a decisive, well-deserved win.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Fishermen Conjure a Victory against the Witches
Strong defensive play by Gloucester's back four ensured that Chris Peritore's 4th minute goal on a pass from Marcos Rodrigues would stand up, as Gloucester left Newell Stadium with a 1-0 win and a .500 record (5-5-1).
Gloucester generated several more chances in the game, the best coming from Quinn O'Neill, Kevin Hurd, and Rodrigues, but none of the efforts found the back of the net.
Salem earned chances of their own most of them coming from the right wing but the closest they came was a second half effort that found the outside of the far post from a tight angle.
Gloucester returns to play Thursday against Lynn Classical at Manning Field.
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The Gloucester JV took an early 2-0 lead over the visiting Salem JV on goals from Sam Monroe and Logan Horne. Despite conceding three goals over the course of the match two more Fishermen goals ensured GHS left the pitch with a victory, 4-3.
Gloucester generated several more chances in the game, the best coming from Quinn O'Neill, Kevin Hurd, and Rodrigues, but none of the efforts found the back of the net.
Salem earned chances of their own most of them coming from the right wing but the closest they came was a second half effort that found the outside of the far post from a tight angle.
Gloucester returns to play Thursday against Lynn Classical at Manning Field.
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The Gloucester JV took an early 2-0 lead over the visiting Salem JV on goals from Sam Monroe and Logan Horne. Despite conceding three goals over the course of the match two more Fishermen goals ensured GHS left the pitch with a victory, 4-3.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
This Afternoon's and Tonight's Matches against the Salem Witches Will Be Played
The GHS Athletic Director has confirmed that today's games will be played as scheduled.
Monday, October 12, 2009
Fishermen Slain by Knights, 2-1
The Fishermen could not make a first half goal from Paul Sutherland stand up against Catholic Memorial Friday night in West Roxbury.
Despite a solid tactical performance from the Fishermen XI the Knights found enough space to squeeze in a disputed equalizer in the 73rd minute. A minute later the Knights took the lead on strong solo effort out of the midfield.
Gloucester looks to rebound on Tuesday when they host Salem at 6:00 pm under the Newell Stadium lights.
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The Fishermen JV player perhaps their best game of the season, earning a 1-1 tie with the CM JV. A bullish run past three players along the top of the penalty box by Logan Horne, capped by a low hard shot, earned Gloucester its share of the points.
Despite a solid tactical performance from the Fishermen XI the Knights found enough space to squeeze in a disputed equalizer in the 73rd minute. A minute later the Knights took the lead on strong solo effort out of the midfield.
Gloucester looks to rebound on Tuesday when they host Salem at 6:00 pm under the Newell Stadium lights.
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The Fishermen JV player perhaps their best game of the season, earning a 1-1 tie with the CM JV. A bullish run past three players along the top of the penalty box by Logan Horne, capped by a low hard shot, earned Gloucester its share of the points.
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Fishermen Beat Bulldogs, 2-1
Two Chris Peritore spot kicks lifted Gloucester (4-4-1) to a 2-1 come from behind victory over the visiting Lynn English Bulldogs.
Peritore earned the first penalty kick when he was held in the box while going for a lose ball. Then, inside ten minutes to play Marcos Rodrigues was tripped in the box to earn the second penalty.
Lynn English had taken the lead early in the first half when a foul just outside the penalty box led to a Lynn English free kick and goal.
Strong play from the Gloucester back four frustrated the Bulldog strikers in the second half. The weather may also have played a factor; neither team scored while facing the strong wind.
The Fishermen varsity and junior varsity now play Catholic Memorial, ranked #13 in the most recent Boston Globe Eastern Massachusetts boys' soccer poll.
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The Fishermen JVs rebounded from Tuesday's frustrating loss with a 3-1 victory over the JV Bulldogs.
Peritore earned the first penalty kick when he was held in the box while going for a lose ball. Then, inside ten minutes to play Marcos Rodrigues was tripped in the box to earn the second penalty.
Lynn English had taken the lead early in the first half when a foul just outside the penalty box led to a Lynn English free kick and goal.
Strong play from the Gloucester back four frustrated the Bulldog strikers in the second half. The weather may also have played a factor; neither team scored while facing the strong wind.
The Fishermen varsity and junior varsity now play Catholic Memorial, ranked #13 in the most recent Boston Globe Eastern Massachusetts boys' soccer poll.
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The Fishermen JVs rebounded from Tuesday's frustrating loss with a 3-1 victory over the JV Bulldogs.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Today's Games against Lynn English Will Be Played and a Note on Columbus Day Games and Practice
After considering field conditions and the crowded schedule ahead Coach Cook and AD Ms. Patience have decided to play today's games against Lynn English.
JVs will play at Magnolia Woods at 4:00 pm as scheduled.
The varsity will play at Newell Stadium at 6:00 pm as scheduled.
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On Columbus Day, Monday October 12 the freshman will meet at the high school (athletic entrance) at 2:30 pm for a 4:00 pm game in Danvers.
The varsity and remaining junior varsity players will practice at Magnolia Woods at the normal time (3:00 pm to 5:30 pm).
JVs will play at Magnolia Woods at 4:00 pm as scheduled.
The varsity will play at Newell Stadium at 6:00 pm as scheduled.
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On Columbus Day, Monday October 12 the freshman will meet at the high school (athletic entrance) at 2:30 pm for a 4:00 pm game in Danvers.
The varsity and remaining junior varsity players will practice at Magnolia Woods at the normal time (3:00 pm to 5:30 pm).
Fishermen Down Panthers, 2-0
With two late goals, the first from Chris Peritore and the second from Ignacio Farjas, the Fishermen were able to end a losing streak and a scoreless streak in one ten minute burst.
For the fourth straight game the Fishermen entered halftime having neither scored nor having yielded a single goal. Early on in the second half it looked for a moment like the Fishermen would yield the first second half goal as they had in three previous defeats.
Anthony LaRocca was adjudged to have fouled a Beverly striker in the penalty area. However, the striker missed the ensuing penalty kick and the game remained deadlocked.
As the second half wore on Gloucester goalkeeper Chase Kelly made several strong saves and more importantly did not yield second opportunities.
Finally, late in the second half Chris Peritore looped a header into the far corner after a failed Beverly clearance of a Gloucester cornerkick. Gloucester continued to pour forward, looking for a second. Those efforts paid off when junior Aaron Horne's first varsity assist led to Ignacio Farjas' first Gloucester goal.
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The JVs fell to the Panthers 2-1 despite a well-taken goal by Alex Davis.
For the fourth straight game the Fishermen entered halftime having neither scored nor having yielded a single goal. Early on in the second half it looked for a moment like the Fishermen would yield the first second half goal as they had in three previous defeats.
Anthony LaRocca was adjudged to have fouled a Beverly striker in the penalty area. However, the striker missed the ensuing penalty kick and the game remained deadlocked.
As the second half wore on Gloucester goalkeeper Chase Kelly made several strong saves and more importantly did not yield second opportunities.
Finally, late in the second half Chris Peritore looped a header into the far corner after a failed Beverly clearance of a Gloucester cornerkick. Gloucester continued to pour forward, looking for a second. Those efforts paid off when junior Aaron Horne's first varsity assist led to Ignacio Farjas' first Gloucester goal.
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The JVs fell to the Panthers 2-1 despite a well-taken goal by Alex Davis.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Fishermen v. Panthers Postponed from Monday to Tuesday
Due to poor field conditions in Beverly the JV and varsity matches scheduled for four o'clock on Monday, October 5 have been rescheduled for the same time on Tuesday, October 6.
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Congratulations to the Fishermen girls team for their 2-1 victory over Beverly last night.
More on the girls team can be found here.
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Congratulations to the Fishermen girls team for their 2-1 victory over Beverly last night.
More on the girls team can be found here.
Monday, October 5, 2009
Fishermen Boys Blanked in Two Straight
Last week the Fishermen boys soccer team dropped two matches without scoring a goal.
On Tuesday the undefeated NEC Large leading Peabody Tanners handed Gloucester a 2-0 defeat on the strength of two second half goals.
On Thursday Gloucester traveled down to Revere where a late goal lifted the Patriots to a 1-0 victory despite being out-shot by the Fishermen 13-6.
Today the Fishermen take on the Beverly Panthers in Beverly.
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Meanwhile the JVs bounced back from a loss to Peabody with a win over the Revere JVs. Congratulations to the Fishermen second team on their first win of the season.
The day before the JVs victory over Revere the freshman, playing their first match of the season, beat Beverly 2-1 on goals by Joey Ciolino and Jake Pereira.
On Tuesday the undefeated NEC Large leading Peabody Tanners handed Gloucester a 2-0 defeat on the strength of two second half goals.
On Thursday Gloucester traveled down to Revere where a late goal lifted the Patriots to a 1-0 victory despite being out-shot by the Fishermen 13-6.
Today the Fishermen take on the Beverly Panthers in Beverly.
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Meanwhile the JVs bounced back from a loss to Peabody with a win over the Revere JVs. Congratulations to the Fishermen second team on their first win of the season.
The day before the JVs victory over Revere the freshman, playing their first match of the season, beat Beverly 2-1 on goals by Joey Ciolino and Jake Pereira.
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Falcons Elude Fishermen
After a hard fought goalless first half that saw a Falcon booked for a late tackle on captain Anthony LaRocca the Gloucester High School Fishermen surrendered two goals early in the second half that proved to be the difference in the match between NEC rivals.
Gloucester pulled to within one when senior captain Chris Peritore picked himself up after being fouled in the penalty area before slotting home the resulting penalty kick. However, Danvers put the result beyond doubt with a late goal against the run of play.
Fishermen goalkeeper Chase Kelly kept Gloucester in the game with several diving stops in the first half. Things were made more difficult for the Fishermen, already missing senior midfielder Ben Hannah, when central defender Anthony LaRocca had to leave the game. Despite strong play from the players, including Connor Olson, who deputized for LaRocca, Danvers was able to keep its unblemished record in the NEC (5-0 in NEC, 5-2 overall).
The 3-1 loss at Deering Stadium in Danvers drops Gloucester's record to 2-2-1.
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Earlier on Saturday the Fishermen JV mustered two goals in a loss to the physical Danvers JV.
Gloucester pulled to within one when senior captain Chris Peritore picked himself up after being fouled in the penalty area before slotting home the resulting penalty kick. However, Danvers put the result beyond doubt with a late goal against the run of play.
Fishermen goalkeeper Chase Kelly kept Gloucester in the game with several diving stops in the first half. Things were made more difficult for the Fishermen, already missing senior midfielder Ben Hannah, when central defender Anthony LaRocca had to leave the game. Despite strong play from the players, including Connor Olson, who deputized for LaRocca, Danvers was able to keep its unblemished record in the NEC (5-0 in NEC, 5-2 overall).
The 3-1 loss at Deering Stadium in Danvers drops Gloucester's record to 2-2-1.
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Earlier on Saturday the Fishermen JV mustered two goals in a loss to the physical Danvers JV.
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Fishermen over the Big Blue
The Gloucester boys responded to Monday's defeat with two goal victory over the Swampscott Big Blue Wednesday night.
Chris Peritore earned his second goal of the season in the first half with Ben Hannah notching his second assist of the young season. After losing their way for much of the rest of the first half the Fishermen increased the tempo toward the end of the first 40-minutes and were able to maintain their goal advantage into the halftime break.
In the second half Swampscott sought to by-pass the midfield with more direct play but the fishermen back four were up to the challenge. Christian Favalora's one on one play, Sean Dixon's decisive goal line clearance, and the mopping up of Ignacio Farjas and Anthony LaRocca helped Chase Kelly preserve the shut out.
As the second half wore on Gloucester saw more of the ball in the attacking third and forced the Swampscott keeper into several saves before Chris Peritore, doing yeoman's work defensively, stole a ball and found the back of the net to tally a brace for the day and three for the year.
The Fishermen now have two days of training before facing the NEC Small leading Danvers Falcons on Saturday at 6:30pm at Deering Stadium.
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The Fishermen JV fell to Swampscott 4-1 (2-1 at the half) with the goal coming from Logan Horne.
Chris Peritore earned his second goal of the season in the first half with Ben Hannah notching his second assist of the young season. After losing their way for much of the rest of the first half the Fishermen increased the tempo toward the end of the first 40-minutes and were able to maintain their goal advantage into the halftime break.
In the second half Swampscott sought to by-pass the midfield with more direct play but the fishermen back four were up to the challenge. Christian Favalora's one on one play, Sean Dixon's decisive goal line clearance, and the mopping up of Ignacio Farjas and Anthony LaRocca helped Chase Kelly preserve the shut out.
As the second half wore on Gloucester saw more of the ball in the attacking third and forced the Swampscott keeper into several saves before Chris Peritore, doing yeoman's work defensively, stole a ball and found the back of the net to tally a brace for the day and three for the year.
The Fishermen now have two days of training before facing the NEC Small leading Danvers Falcons on Saturday at 6:30pm at Deering Stadium.
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The Fishermen JV fell to Swampscott 4-1 (2-1 at the half) with the goal coming from Logan Horne.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Fishermen Fall to the Vikings
Despite launching 27 shots, the Gloucester boys couldn't push one across to erase the one goal lead built by the Vikings (5 shots) with a first half goal.
The Fishermen return to action on Wednesday, hosting the Swampscott Big Blue JV at 4:00 pm and the varsity at 6:00 pm.
The Fishermen return to action on Wednesday, hosting the Swampscott Big Blue JV at 4:00 pm and the varsity at 6:00 pm.
Monday, September 21, 2009
New Game: Freshman to Play Beverly 9/30
The freshman will play against Beverly on Wednesday September 30 at 4:00 pm at Magnolia Woods.
This is the second freshman-only game added to the schedule. The other game will take place on Monday, October 12, 4:00 pm at Danvers.
This is the second freshman-only game added to the schedule. The other game will take place on Monday, October 12, 4:00 pm at Danvers.
Friday, September 18, 2009
Gloucester (1-0-1) over Saugus 2-0
A penalty kick save by Chase Kelly ensured an early Kyle Hurd goal would stand up until Ben Hannah could double the advantage in the second half.
Hurd's goal came in the eighth minute on a powerful right wing solo run capped by a decisive finish. Hannah's goal, a left-footed drive, was assisted by Kevin Hurd who received a pass from Marcos Rodrigues, who refused to go down despite several Sachem tackles.
Aaron Horne found the back of the net late in the match but the referee adjudged Horne to have been in an offside position.
Strong performances by the Fishermen back four, including Isaac Sperry getting his first start of the young season, helped Kelly preserve the shutout.
Earlier in the day the Fishermen JV (0-1-1) fell to the Sachem JV 4-3.
Hurd's goal came in the eighth minute on a powerful right wing solo run capped by a decisive finish. Hannah's goal, a left-footed drive, was assisted by Kevin Hurd who received a pass from Marcos Rodrigues, who refused to go down despite several Sachem tackles.
Aaron Horne found the back of the net late in the match but the referee adjudged Horne to have been in an offside position.
Strong performances by the Fishermen back four, including Isaac Sperry getting his first start of the young season, helped Kelly preserve the shutout.
Earlier in the day the Fishermen JV (0-1-1) fell to the Sachem JV 4-3.
No JV Boys Soccer for Winthrop Vikings
Winthrop High does not have a boys' soccer junior varsity team this year, so the JV games scheduled for Monday, September 21 and Friday, October 23 have been canceled.
Practice will occur as normal unless Coach O'Neill decides otherwise.
(Note: the varsity games are not affected.)
Practice will occur as normal unless Coach O'Neill decides otherwise.
(Note: the varsity games are not affected.)
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Fishermen Draw with Magicians
The Gloucester High School boys' soccer varsity tied Marblehead 2-2 yesterday afternoon. Marblehead took an early lead before the Fishermen answered with a goal by captain Chris Peritore on a long range pass from captain Anthony LaRocca.
In the second half Gloucester took the lead after excellent build up play by Kyle Hurd and Ben Hannah led well-struck goal by Kevin Hurd. Marblehead equalized on a scrum in front of the Gloucester goal after one of several corner kicks earned by the Magicians.
Both teams had several additional opportunities but neither capitalized with Gloucester enjoying the better opportunities from the run of play and Marblehead looking likely on re-starts and long passes from the back.
Gloucester will look to get back on track hosting Saugus on Friday night at 6:30.
In the second half Gloucester took the lead after excellent build up play by Kyle Hurd and Ben Hannah led well-struck goal by Kevin Hurd. Marblehead equalized on a scrum in front of the Gloucester goal after one of several corner kicks earned by the Magicians.
Both teams had several additional opportunities but neither capitalized with Gloucester enjoying the better opportunities from the run of play and Marblehead looking likely on re-starts and long passes from the back.
Gloucester will look to get back on track hosting Saugus on Friday night at 6:30.
Malden High School Rescheduled
The JV and varsity matches versus Malden H.S. scheduled for September 12 have been rescheduled for Saturday October 17 at 10 am (JV at Magnolia Woods, Varsity at Newell Stadium).
Saturday, September 12, 2009
9/12 10AM vs. Malden High School POSTPONED
Coach Cook will announce the rescheduled date as soon as it is set.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Monday, August 31, 2009
Friday's Afternoon Session
The time of Friday's afternoon (September 4) session has changed.
The session will now be held from 1:30 to 4:00.
The session will now be held from 1:30 to 4:00.
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Fishermen Boys Soccer 2009
Boys Soccer 2009
Tentative Schedule (Subject to Change)
Double Sessions begin
Thu
Monday 8/31 Magnolia Woods
Tuesday 9/1 Magnolia Woods
Wednesday 9/2 Magnolia Woods
Thursday 9/3 Magnolia Woods
Friday 9/4 Magnolia Woods
* We are allowed 10 sessions before Labor Day.
Monday 9/7 Labor Day @ Rockport (friendly)
Tuesday 9/8 @
Wednesday 9/9 Magnolia (from today through the end of the season training will be held from
Tue 09/15/09 @ Marblehead High School
Thu
Mon 10/05/09 @ Beverly High School
Thu
Fri 10/23/09 @ Winthrop High School
Tue 10/27/09 @ Swampscott High School
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