Salesianum prevails in hard-fought 2-0 victory at Archmere

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Jason Winchell, For The Dialog
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CLAYMONT – Salesianum, the top team in Division I soccer, scored two first-half goals to defeat host Archmere, 2-0, on Oct. 25.

Salesianum's Jack Leonard watches his shot, which would get past the Archmere keeper for the Sals' second goal. (The Dialog/Mike Lang)
Salesianum’s Jack Leonard watches his shot, which would get past the Archmere keeper for the Sals’ second goal. (The Dialog/Mike Lang)

The Sals controlled the action in the first half, outshooting the Auks, 10-2. Jason Blackwell had a nice opportunity early, but Archmere keeper Blake Parker mad the save to keep it scoreless. The best chance for the Auks, ranked fifth in Division II, came on a free kick from about 40 yards out in the 25th minute, but Sean Murray’s bending shot was just wide of the far post.

The Sals struck in the 32nd minute as Casey Kurlej took a nice back tap pass from Jack Leonard and buried the ball into the net for the 1-0 lead. Leonard scored one of his own in the 39th, taking the feed from Bryce Wallace and sending the ball just inside the far post.

Leonard is congratulated by Casey Kurlej, who assisted on the goal and had one of his own. (The Dialog/Mike Lang)
Leonard is congratulated by Casey Kurlej, who assisted on the goal and had one of his own. (The Dialog/Mike Lang)

It was a defensive battle in the second half. Archmere’s best chance came off a corner kick in the 64th minute, but Salesianum keeper Gavin Campbell made the save. Parker stopped Blackwell in the 72nd to deny the Sals.

Salesianum improved to 12-1-1 and finishes the regular season on Thursday at 3:30 p.m. when Indian River, the No. 1 team in Division II, makes the trip north to the Hockessin Soccer Club. Archmere (10-4) wraps up the regular season next Tuesday when it hosts Wilmington Charter at 3:30 p.m.

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