Lynn English boys soccer coach Valdrim Xhemajli kept it honest after Tuesday’s game against host Malden. “Started off slow,” he said. But it’s not necessarily how you start; it’s how you finish.
After a scoreless first half, the Bulldogs “really picked it up in the second half,” according to Xhemajli, and left with a 4-0 win. English scored a quick second-half goal from Jose Licardie, assisted by Matthew Coelho (2 assists). Licardie put the pressure on Malden with his second goal – this time, off an Alfredo Lopez delivery.
Sammy Vasquez scored his first varsity goal off a corner kick played in by Licardie (3-0). Then, Vasquez doubled up, scoring another corner-kick goal to put it away. “It was our first clean sheet this season, thanks to goalkeeper Alejandro Zayas,” Xhemajli said.
BOYS SOCCER Lynnfield 5 Triton 1 The Pioneers jumped all over Triton with a five-goal performance. Better yet, Tuesday evening came with a hat-trick from Rocco Scenna, while Matt Reinold and Sam Curley also found the back of the net. GIRLS SOCCER Lynn Classical 5 Chelsea 0 Through its versatile offensive attack, visiting Lynn Classical raced its way to a 5-0 win against Chelsea.
Mea Papazoglou and Gianna Parker each scored twice, while Mia Duncan went home with a goal and an assist. Also dishing out helpers were Tatiana Lazo, Fahely Escobar, and Dulce Juarez. Lynnfield 8 Triton 0 Lynnfield coach Mark Vermont’s 300th career win was never in doubt.
His Pioneers delivered an eight.