It’s been an exciting couple of weeks for the West Haven Youth Soccer League, with plenty of action taking place. The Seacrest Retirement Home Strikers added two more wins to their record, playing against the Connex Credit Union and RQ Professional Accounting & Tax Services. Brooklynn Papa dominated on both defense and offense scoring a total of eight goals. Adelynn Marcella-Aiken did an incredible job defending the Striker’s goal, keeping both teams away from the net. Liliana Lima continues to hustle on both ends of the field and added to the goal tally in both games. The Connex Credit Union Irish Green showcased incredible teamwork in the game. All players shined bright, as Rogue Montanez, Ameliz Sarmiento, and Khali Douthit-Ellis scored and Frances Stalkos and Chelsea Bennett played great defense. For the RQ Professional Accounting & Tax Services Cheetahs, Jaelyn Aviles, Marwa El-filali, Mariah Casteel, and Ria Sharma blocked many attempts to score. Avalyn Wilder, Katie Samaniego, and Chloe Collins scored multiple goals in the game. AFC Urgent Care defeated Baybrook Remodelers 4-2, and the Elsie Encarnacion State Farm Insurance fell to Frankie’s of West Haven by the same score.
The Law Office of Paul V Carty won against Mad Mike’s Cheesesteaks, 5-0. Heidi Yanza, Jelanni Malachi, and Taliah Boykin scored in the win. Milano & Wanat played against Physicians Physical Therapy this weekend, tying 1-1. Jude Charles hustled up and down the field, Emmett Hemming scored. Curtis Diaz made a few great passes in the game. George Ellis Company Inc. defeated the Porto Funeral Homes, 3-1, and Stowe’s Seafood played Taco Town to a 3-3 draw.
P & B Express played against the Keenan Funeral Home Golden Dragons. Amine Alljate had an open goal that he scored on, while David Barajas Solorio and Tobin Cavalier both scored on break-aways. For the Golden Dragons, the team had great passing and used footwork skills to keep the ball in play. Matheo Morales, Luca D’Elia, Cash Papa, and Abdulhamid Gbadamosi all scored. Dominic Ferris worked hard to defend the ball from getting into their goal. The Keenan Funeral Home Golden Dragons also had a game against Thorough Restoration and came out on top. The Golden Dragons had another great game, taking full advantage of the field. The team worked together to work the ball up the field and score. They had great passing and assisted other players they hadn’t had a chance to score yet. Matheo Morales, Zeyed Baoudene, and Ace Hemming all scored. Walid Akach, Gabriel Gamarra, and Cash Papa hustled and even made some close attempts on goal.
Eli’s Orange won against Stars Ice Cream-Light by a margin of 4-1. The first goal of the game was a header by Dylan Soc, the other goals were scored by Ahmad Adbulkarem and a penalty kick by Mohamed Naas. Amazing hustle and control of the midfield by Adhan Beyah was key to the game, as well as two immaculate defensive plays by Xander Estes. The West Haven Federation of Teachers played the WH Professional Firefighters, with the West Haven Federation of Teachers falling. The Teachers had a few absences but performed admirably. Grant Harris excelled as the goalkeeper, showcasing remarkable sportsmanship and enthusiasm. Tyreese Leacb held his ground on defense, displaying quick reactions and effectively blocking shots. In the second half, Mason Zielanski stepped up and took on the role of goalkeeper, displaying impressive bravery. With limited play time as goalkeeper, he excelled in his performance. The Gunning Law Firm played the University of New Haven Chargers to a thrilling 5-5 tie. Vio’s Sports Plus fell to West Haven Police Local 895, 4-1. The final rec game of the weekend saw Wizzard Painting defeat York Business Center, 2-0. P&B Express played against Porto Funeral Home in a great match up. Both teams played hard, with the score going back and forth. Julian Chiquillo had an open goal and Xavier Zambrano-Perz scored from midfield. Xavier Munoz-Montano had a two on one and scored the final goal.
The Cappetta’s Italian Imports U14 Girls Travel team were on the road in Guilford last Saturday where teamwork and excellent play lead to a 3-2 win. The Westies had several strong plays and passes throughout the game. Francesca DeMartino, Stella Porto, and Arianna Throm all scored for West Haven. The U14 girls returned to action Friday night, where they came up short, losing 4-2. Naomi Shubin had several great runs up the field, blowing past the Orange midfield. Gillian Wynus scored for the Westies. On Sunday, the girls hosted Haddam-Killingworth, taking home a 6-0 win. Lynnie Chesson and Luciana Cappetta showed great passing skills up and down the field. Teamwork led to goals by Francesca DeMartino, Stella Porto, Lulu Sebas, and Alivia Reilly. The Elite Soccer Camps U11 boys hosted Naugatuck last Sunday. Despite going down early, the boys battled back in the second half to win, 5-3. Ryan Abekah picked up the hat trick, and Matteo D’Elia scored the clinching goal off of an Abekah assist. Jacob Rader was stellar on defense, with support from Collin Gibbons, Seth Empric, Ben Trenchard, and Joey Ruiz. Ethan Fonseca played well in the midfield, and Adam Lamkhantar passed well.