Things were looking even through the first half, with a close-range goal scored by Stouffville’s Levi Scott after an exciting rally between the two teams. Scott’s goal can be seen here.
Up 2-1 at the start of the second half, Richmond Hill stepped up their passing and pushed through two additional goals.
Stouffville’s goalie, Jalen Banks, put his talents on full display with great saves, and the team’s defense worked hard to keep things competitive.
“Our first half was strong and we should have been leading at halftime…Concentration left us for parts of the second half, which cost us goals,” Mustangs Head Coach Shaun Henson told Bullet Point News.
Even with strong challenges and rushes from the Mustangs, Richmond Hill wound up on top 4-1.
The Mustangs, now two and four (2-4), are looking to rebound in tonight’s match against Kleinburg Nobleton.
“With the help of Inter Academy Toronto coaches, who are partnered with Stouffville Soccer Club, the players are transitioning the ball from defence to attack better,” Henson added. “Games are the best form of practice, so we will be ready for our…game against Kleinburg.”
The two teams face off under the lights at the Bethesda Sports Fields, with kick-off at 9 p.m.
