In a captivating home match played under the lights at Bethesda Sports Fields on August 10, Stouffville’s U14 soccer team showcased their prowess once again with a victory against the Newmarket Soccer Club.
Karthick Thushanthan got off to a lightning-quick start, securing the team’s opening goal and setting the tone for the match.
Max Castillo converted the team’s second goal, capitalizing on a precision pass delivered by George Kokinias.
Strong defense from teammates Nicholas Blaney and Cristian Stroescu, along with a stellar performance from goalkeeper Jalen Banks, saw the Mustangs ahead 2-0 at the start of the second half.
With only 10 minutes remaining on the clock, the talented Newmarket side intensified their offensive efforts, managing to breach the Mustangs’ defence and reduce the deficit with a well-earned goal.
Undeterred, Stouffville’s resilience came to the forefront thanks to Levi Scott, whose late goal reestablished the Mustangs’ commanding lead and set the score at 3-1.
The team erupted in celebrations, fully aware that their hard-fought victory was just moments away.
“We all knew that we’d need to be defensively strong until the final whistle, but it was nice to be a part of securing the win,” Scott said while reflecting on the game’s conclusion.
The Mustangs are gearing up for the upcoming Thornhill Challenge Cup as they draw closer to the 2023 season’s conclusion within a competitive York Region circuit.
