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.
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