2021 celebration vs NC - Brian Watkins
Marius Ekeberg (second from left) celebrates with (from left) Will Adams, Jack Foster and Reese Watkins, after Ekeberg’s goal gave Staples the lead. Photo Brian Watkins

WESTPORT–The Staples boys soccer team had the edge in position, possession and rhythm. But New Canaan’s lockdown defense made life difficult for the Wreckers last night.

Staples tri-captain Bruno Guiduli helps anchor the Wrecker defense. Photo Brian Watkins.

Marius Ekeberg’s 19th-minute close-in goal, off a header from Reese Watkins, and Murilo Moreno’s penalty kick powered the Westporters to a 2-1 win, at Dunning Stadium. A Ram penalty kick seven minutes from time energized the hosts, but Staples managed the match intelligently to the end.

Reese Watkins is slowed only momentarily on his race upfield. Photo Brian Watkins.

The Wreckers are now 2-0-0. They welcome Greenwich to Staples’ Loeffler Field this Saturday (11:30 a.m.), in one of the key matchups of the young FCIAC season.

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