Round 10: North Dismantles Bonner, 6-0

North hosted the Friars as the season nears conclusion at Archbishop Ryan last Friday. North commanded the play early and often and won the game by the score of 6-0.


THE GAME

North opened the scoring early, in the second minute when Senior midfielder Pat Greer bounced on loose ball inside the penalty area. off a corner kick by Senior midfielder, Mike Gredzlik. About ten minutes later, Senior defender, Mark Pugliese made it 2-0 with his first goal of the year. Mark took a pass in the middle of the 18 yard marker from Junior midfielder, Juan Pablo Martinez and blistered a ball into the upper left corner. The third goal came with about ten minutes from time in the half when Sophmore striker, Mohamad Sissay headed in a ball served by Senior midfielder, Carl Essenthier. The score at half was 3-0.

The second half was almost identical as the first. North opened the scoring about the five minute mark when Juan Pablo Martinez gained possession on the right side of the box, took the ball from right to left and angled a left footed blast into the right corner of the goal. About ten minutes later, Senior midfielder, Carl Essenthier took a pass on the right flank about 40 yards from goal. Carl sprinted diagonally with ball into the box and from about 8 yards, hammered a ball into the short side of the net. Finally, Senior midfielder Nick Stangler scored his first varsity goal for North. This goal was almost identical to Martinez’s goal to start the half. Nick took possession on the right side of goal, about 25 out and proceeded to get into the penalty area moving to his left. About 10 yards from goal, he pummeled a left footed shot into the far right corner. Junior goalkeeper John McCarthy and Sophomore Eric Crudele kept a clean sheet for the Falcons.

THE EVENT

Friday, October 3rd, was a special day at Ryan. After North's game and before the nightcap of Ryan vs. Prep, Ryan's field was commemorated after its coach, George Todt. It was a great ceremony, covered by Action News (that van again) and many of the local tabloids. Mr. Todt was accompanied by his wife, a couple of this children, former players, coaches and staff of Archbishop Ryan.

Congratulations Coach Todt, thanks again for allowing North to play on the best field in the City of Philadelphia.