Post by PutMeInCoach2 on Feb 6, 2005 17:22:26 GMT -6
Houma Courier article
By PETER WAGUESPACK
Courier Correspondent
METAIRIE -- Defense was the theme of the match Saturday as the Terrebonne Tigers defeated Bonnabel 4-1 in the first round of the Division I boys state soccer playoffs.
The Tigers will face Acadiana, which beat Woodlawn, on Thursday.
Terrebonne goalie Nicholas Johnson sparked the Tigers’ defense with 11 saves in the game.
Bonnabel (12-1) had a total of 10 shots on goal compared to Terrebonne’s 14.
The Tigers stymied the Bruins with tremendous pressure throughout the contest.
Terrebonne coach Julio Contreras was impressed by his team’s great effort.
"I thought we did what we had to do out there today," Contreras said. "Our boys responded well to the pressure of playing a top team on the road.We came in knowing that we were playing against a district champion team (in Bonnabel). We had good touches, good looks at the goal, and we were aggressive throughout (the game). Our bench also performed extremely well today. That was another big factor in the game."
The only goal the Tigers gave up was on a fluke play late in the match. Bonnabel’s Jose Santamaria controlled the ball, then faked the set-up, and ultimately found the net as the ball ricocheted off the hands of Johnson.
Terrebonne (14-9-1) took a 1-0 lead into halftime on a goal by Bryant Domangue. Bonnabel had two excellent scoring opportunities in the half, but it missed two free kicks.
The Tigers took a 2-0 lead midway through the second half on a goal by Tyler Fanguy.
The next trip downfield, Brennan Hebert got into the scoring column with a goal assisted by Domangue. Joshua Breaux’s goal provided the final margin of victory for the Tigers. The only other serious scoring threat the Bruins had late in the second half was a miss at point-blank range by forward Marvin Cruz.
Bonnabel coach Dave Ballas was disappointed his team’s season had to end, especially since the Bruins were undefeated coming into the game.
"We made way too many errors, especially mental errors on defense," he said. "I thought we would have played much better than we did today. To win the district championship like we did and play as poorly as we did out there today is disheartening."
By PETER WAGUESPACK
Courier Correspondent
METAIRIE -- Defense was the theme of the match Saturday as the Terrebonne Tigers defeated Bonnabel 4-1 in the first round of the Division I boys state soccer playoffs.
The Tigers will face Acadiana, which beat Woodlawn, on Thursday.
Terrebonne goalie Nicholas Johnson sparked the Tigers’ defense with 11 saves in the game.
Bonnabel (12-1) had a total of 10 shots on goal compared to Terrebonne’s 14.
The Tigers stymied the Bruins with tremendous pressure throughout the contest.
Terrebonne coach Julio Contreras was impressed by his team’s great effort.
"I thought we did what we had to do out there today," Contreras said. "Our boys responded well to the pressure of playing a top team on the road.We came in knowing that we were playing against a district champion team (in Bonnabel). We had good touches, good looks at the goal, and we were aggressive throughout (the game). Our bench also performed extremely well today. That was another big factor in the game."
The only goal the Tigers gave up was on a fluke play late in the match. Bonnabel’s Jose Santamaria controlled the ball, then faked the set-up, and ultimately found the net as the ball ricocheted off the hands of Johnson.
Terrebonne (14-9-1) took a 1-0 lead into halftime on a goal by Bryant Domangue. Bonnabel had two excellent scoring opportunities in the half, but it missed two free kicks.
The Tigers took a 2-0 lead midway through the second half on a goal by Tyler Fanguy.
The next trip downfield, Brennan Hebert got into the scoring column with a goal assisted by Domangue. Joshua Breaux’s goal provided the final margin of victory for the Tigers. The only other serious scoring threat the Bruins had late in the second half was a miss at point-blank range by forward Marvin Cruz.
Bonnabel coach Dave Ballas was disappointed his team’s season had to end, especially since the Bruins were undefeated coming into the game.
"We made way too many errors, especially mental errors on defense," he said. "I thought we would have played much better than we did today. To win the district championship like we did and play as poorly as we did out there today is disheartening."