Housy soccer beats Wamogo 3-0

FALLS VILLAGE — Housatonic Valley Regional High School varsity soccer earned a decisive 3-0 victory over Wamogo Regional High School on Wednesday, Oct. 18.

Masterful midfield play helped the Mountaineers control possession and dictate the tempo throughout the game. The HVRHS strikers got the job done when it counted, and the defenders kept Wamogo scoreless for the second time this season.

Conditions on HVRHS Game Field were fair with temps in the low 60s and overcast skies. Occasionally the sun peaked through to illuminate a painter’s palette of autumnal tones that engulfed the surrounding hills.

As the action got underway, the Mountaineers quickly shifted into high gear.

Freshman Brayan Lopez-Gonzalez looked like a young Messi in the box as he danced around the Warrior’s backfield. Lopez-Gonzalez helped HVRHS take an early lead by scoring with ease in the ninth minute.

The ball remained in Warrior territory for the majority of the first half. It didn’t take long for senior Leo Clayton to whiz one past the keeper on a powerful boot from the top of the box at the 33rd minute. 

Lopez-Gonzalez netted another on a solo sprint to the goal just before half time. The Mountaineers took a comfortable 3-0 lead by the break.

HVRHS worked some subs onto the field in the second half and continued to let the shots fly. Wamogo’s goalie looked determined to stop the bleeding and did not let another one pass. 

The Warriors found a scoring chance late in the game when HVRHS keeper Abram Kirshner over extended, leaving the net wide open. Junior center back Manny Matsudaira filled the void and redirected a shot out of bounds, giving Kirshner time to settle back into position and maintain a clean sheet.

HVRHS glided to a 3-0 win over Wamogo. The Mountaineers advanced to 7-7-1 on the season while the Warriors moved to 3-11. Brayan Lopez-Gonzalez scored twice for HVRHS and Leo Clayton scored once. 

The Mountaineers will return to their home field on Friday, Oct. 27 when they host Nonnewaug (10-2-1) for HVRHS senior night.

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HVRHS’ big backs Patrick Money and Manny Matsudaira rose above the competition while going for a header in the varsity soccer game against Wamogo, Oct. 18. Photo by Riley Klein

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