SEAGULLS STAY WITH GLADS TO 2ND HALF
Take any core sample of the first 50 minutes of Saturday's boys soccer match between Seaside and Gladstone and if you would have figured the Gladiators were running away with an easy victory.
Yet, nine minutes into the second half, Chris Senick punched in a penalty kick and the young Gulls led the heavyweights from the Portland area 2-1 despite rarely having the ball in the offensive half of the field.
That proved to be the wakeup call, as Gladstone's All-State senior forward Jason Southmayd led a furious rally with three goals in a 5-minute span, finishing with four on the day as the Gladiators cruised past the Gulls 6-2.
"They gave us the same treatment we gave Newport," said Seaside head coach John Broderick. "We kind of expected that. They've been in the semifinals and finals in the last couple of years."
The Gladiators, returning 12 players with starting experience from a state playoff team, overmatched the Seagulls, who play 3 or 4 freshmen at times and return only a couple of starters from a .500 squad in 2006.
Despite the gaudy goal total, Gull goalie Bren Bletscher had an impressive performance while under assault much of the way, including a couple of spectacular saves.
"He was busy," said Broderick, "but he put away everything that was thrown at him. I had my back turned for a couple of goals, but it looked like they were reallly defensive mistakes and inattention that left Bren really vulnerable."
"We need a few defenders. Boys in their inexperience are chasing the ball a little too much on defense and watching the ball a little too much. They aren't anticipating trouble before it develops."
Senior forward Chris Senick continued a scoring tear with both Seaside goals, one on a breakaway in the first half to even the score at 1-1. Senick has scored seven goals in the last two Seaside games.
"He finishes most of the chances he gets good looks at," said Broderick. "That's a credit to his concentration. He is a wonderful, wonderful player for us this year. The youngsters need to look at him and emulate him."
Seaside's next match is in Lincoln City Monday against Taft.
The Astoria girls also faced a superior opponent Saturday, losing 7-0 at Philomath. No details were reported.
Yet, nine minutes into the second half, Chris Senick punched in a penalty kick and the young Gulls led the heavyweights from the Portland area 2-1 despite rarely having the ball in the offensive half of the field.
That proved to be the wakeup call, as Gladstone's All-State senior forward Jason Southmayd led a furious rally with three goals in a 5-minute span, finishing with four on the day as the Gladiators cruised past the Gulls 6-2.
"They gave us the same treatment we gave Newport," said Seaside head coach John Broderick. "We kind of expected that. They've been in the semifinals and finals in the last couple of years."
The Gladiators, returning 12 players with starting experience from a state playoff team, overmatched the Seagulls, who play 3 or 4 freshmen at times and return only a couple of starters from a .500 squad in 2006.
Despite the gaudy goal total, Gull goalie Bren Bletscher had an impressive performance while under assault much of the way, including a couple of spectacular saves.
"He was busy," said Broderick, "but he put away everything that was thrown at him. I had my back turned for a couple of goals, but it looked like they were reallly defensive mistakes and inattention that left Bren really vulnerable."
"We need a few defenders. Boys in their inexperience are chasing the ball a little too much on defense and watching the ball a little too much. They aren't anticipating trouble before it develops."
Senior forward Chris Senick continued a scoring tear with both Seaside goals, one on a breakaway in the first half to even the score at 1-1. Senick has scored seven goals in the last two Seaside games.
"He finishes most of the chances he gets good looks at," said Broderick. "That's a credit to his concentration. He is a wonderful, wonderful player for us this year. The youngsters need to look at him and emulate him."
Seaside's next match is in Lincoln City Monday against Taft.
The Astoria girls also faced a superior opponent Saturday, losing 7-0 at Philomath. No details were reported.
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