CAMAS — A win over rival Union by no means fails to convey the Camas boys soccer group a sense of satisfaction. What was telling in regards to the Papermakers’ newest within the rivalry sequence was their post-game response, or lack thereof.
With out a lot fanfare, Camas defeated Union 2-0 in a wire-to-wire win Wednesday at Doc Harris Stadium in every group’s 4A Better St. Helens League opener. The Papermakers (6-2-4) took a businesslike strategy into the sport and obtained the consequence they wished.
“We try to look at this game as any other game,” junior Luke Manandic stated. “We don’t try to focus on Union the whole season. We just try to win games.”
Cooper Schneider scored a purpose in house inside the opening 10 minutes to provide Camas a lead that stood, thanks largely to a masterful efficiency from goalkeeper Will Taves that included 14 saves.
It was the sixth clear sheet of the season for Camas and simply the second time Union (6-3-1) has been held with out a purpose.
“Our mindset going into every game, ever since a few hiccups in the preseason, (is) just on to the next,” stated Schneider, a junior. “That’s just all we’re looking for … to win league and try to just build up off each and every win. Not make every game more special than another one.”
Although Camas struck first, Union had a leg up on pictures on purpose in the course of the first 40 minutes and continued attacking to open the second half, to no avail in opposition to Taves and the Papermakers’ protection.
“Winning those long balls and not letting them get behind us,” Manandic stated when requested of the Papermakers’ defensive success. “We did, but we got lucky a few times.”
The one-goal margin remained till the 73rd minute when Manandic despatched a via ball to Schneider in opposition to a single Union defender, who fouled the speedy ahead and drew a purple card.
Noah McLamb took the free kick after Schneider faked the kick and drilled a shot into purpose from simply outdoors the 18-yard penalty space.
“We saw the wall, it was really favoring a right footer, and I was like, ‘Yo Noah, go up and rip this,’” Schneider stated. “I feel like it was perfect.”
Within the group’s post-game assembly, Camas coach Josh Stoller lauded gamers for placing collectively a full 80-minute efficiency, imploring them to keep in mind that feeling and carry it ahead. Gamers agreed the sport was amongst their most full of the season to this point.
“We’ve had a few games we didn’t finish,” Schneider stated, “but I feel like this was a really good statement game. We’re out here, we’re here to play, we’re here to win.”