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September 6, 2012

Cards have easy time with Tigers in 8-3 win

By Gregg A. Sims Washington Times-Herald

WASHINGTON — Washington Catholic had a seemingly perfect prescription for the soccer blues — take two Smiths, one Reed, and get some rest.

The Class A No. 9 Cardinals had few problems with Princeton after Smith got the Cardinals on the board in the first half on the way to an 8-3 win at Rees Field Tuesday.

Washington Catholic (6-0-1) failed on several early opportunities before Smith crossed through the middle of the Princeton defense at the 24:41 mark.

Colton Reed then took a pass from Christian Neace 17 seconds later as Reed broke behind the Princeton defense for a 2-0 lead.

Smith then scored the second of his three goals in the match at 21:21, and the Cardinals were on their way.

“We’re kind of getting used to this winning thing,” Washington Catholic coach Wayne Neace said. “We want the boys coming in thinking they can win every game. But, we also want them to prove it on the field.”

Blaine Fuhs gave Washington Catholic its fourth goal of the half at 16:17 before Princeton’s  Michael Kermode scored for the Tigers at 3:04.

The decision was never really in doubt through the final 40 minutes. Still, at times, Neace believed his team may have gotten more rest than it needed.

“At times our offense played really well,” Neace said. “But there were times when we coasted.”

Smith got his third goal at 37:15, Neace scored at 24:15, following a Princeton goal from Justin Wildt at 28:20.

Neace then added another counter at 17:23 before Fuhs got the final goal with 10 minutes left.

Princeton (1-5) added a third goal 20 seconds later as Joseph Wildt scored.

The Cardinals had the best of things throughout the match, but Princeton was also able to penetrate Washington Catholic’s defense for several shots from the middle of the field.

 However, Cardinal goalkeeper Steven Holland allowed only two goals before being relieved late in the second half.

“We need to figure out our defense,” Neace said.

“On the third goal, we had already brought in a bunch of our younger players, but the varsity did give up two goals. We had some silly mistakes and didn’t win balls at the midfield. We’ve got kids that are talented. They just need to work together and get their timing down. I think they will be solid.”

In one match on a Tuesday, the Cardinals had few problems. But Neace would like to see his team take a bigger picture look.

“We’ve got the skill to play with anybody,” Neace said.

“It’s the intensity. There were a couple of times that we got goals, and then just sat down and watched the game. We’ve got to get a killer instinct, and that’s what I have told the guys the last few games. Instead of coasting, this could have been a double digit win.”

 

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