Norwalk High School Boys Soccer

Scores

10/24/08
#4 Bears
2
0
#5 Ridgefield
#4 Bears
2
#5 Ridgefield
0
Torres
M. Lepoutre 

#4 Norwalk beats #5 Ridgefield to advance to the semi finals

NORWALK– Andres Torres had a goal and an assist to help lift the Bears to an FCIAC quarterfinal victory over the Tigers Friday night at Testa Field.

Norwalk (10-4-2) avenged a 4-3 regular-season loss to Ridgefield. The Tigers are now 9-4-3.

“I thought we played a great all-around game, especially on defense,” Norwalk coach Chris Laughton said.

Torres put the Bears in front 1-0 in the 35th minute with his 16th goal of the season. He assisted on Mike Lepoutre’s insurance goal in the 56th minute.

Norwalk had more shots (8-2) and corner kicks (8-2). Alex Hurd posted his fifth shutout of the season and made two saves.

The Bears beat the Wreckers 1-0 during the season. “We’re excited to play them again,” Laughton said.

The Hour Newspaper – 10/25/08