The Springfield Roadrunners U14 Flight 2 boys' team defeated arch rivals the Rockaway Running Rebels for a second time this season by a score of 2-1 this past Sunday at Gaudineer.
Springfield (4W 2L 1T) struck first with a goal by forward Asmar Johnson less than 10 minutes into the match. The "fearsome foursome" defensive tandem of Patrick Zahn, Arrington Joyner-Corniffe, Andrew Maldenado and Noah Guber kept Rockaway off the scoreboard throughout the match. Johnson put a second goal in halfway through the second half, sealing the fate for the Rebels.
Then a last minute corner kick goal by Rockaway made for an exciting conclusion.
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The game was a must-win for the Roadrunners to keep their hopes alive for another flight championship with three games left in the season. During the match, goalie Ethan Siegel made 11 saves.
Springfield plays in the Cougar Invitational Memorial Tournament this weekend in South Orange. They will resume league play on Sunday June 6 at home against the Summit Swampdragons at 2:40.
