Mustang Soccer Blanks Malden

Second Time Medford Shuts Out Golden Tornadoes this Season

Story Updated 2:10PM Sunday, October 10, 2010

NEW- Video Highlights from Girls’ Game

– Allison Goldsberry

The boys varsity soccer team handed Malden its second shut out loss to Medford of the season on Friday at Pine Banks.

The Mustangs topped Malden, 1-0, in this latest match-up and defeated them 4-0 earlier in the season.

Medford’s lone goal was scored by junior Gilbert Simas, with an assist by senior captain Cesar Silva. The goal was Gilbert’s first of his varsity career. Strong defense by the Mustangs held Malden’s offense at bay for the entire game.

The 7-1-3 Mustangs head to Billerica on Tuesday for their next game. Medford is currently undefeated in the Greater Boston League with four wins and two ties against Somerville and Cambridge.

The Lady Mustangs also defeated Malden on Friday. The girls played under the lights and shut out Malden 4-0. This is also the second shut out of Malden by Medford this season, with the Mustangs topping the Golden Tornadoes earlier in the season 1-0. Goals were scored by Regine Jacques, Alessia LaRocca, Lauren Bandoian and Olivia Timmins.

Jackie Pellechia had ten saves in the net for Medford, helping improve the team’s record to 7-2-1. Pellechia is the league’s top goalie, with six shut out victories.

The girls are also undefeated in the GBL with a 5-0 record.

Gilbert Simas controls the ball during a game against Cambridge on September 26. Simas scored the Mustangs’ one goal against Malden on Friday, the first of his varsity career.

Senior Chris Moura

Junior John Dumbuya

Senior captain Cesar Silva

Photos by Boys Freshman Soccer Coach Mike Cugno