Photos: Dutch Fall To A Talented Saratoga Team In AA Semis

On Friday, Oct. 27, the fourth-seeded Guilderland boys’ soccer team went to battle against the top-seeded in Section 2, Class AA in Saratoga. Guilderland held them close at half but then Saratoga took control to win 4 to 0.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Making a pass: Guilderland’s Cadan Cummings kicks the ball with his right foot towards an open teammate as a Saratoga player approaches.

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Pushing away: Guilderland’s Owen Shepard taps the ball away from the Saratoga defender with his left foot in the first half.

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Quick feet: Guilderland’s Jack Ayers looks to take the ball down the sideline as a Saratoga defender tries to stop him.

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Head attack: Guilderland’s Leon Edelmann makes the ball change direction as he hits a header after a direct kick.

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Big boot: Guilderland’s Cole Mead looks to kick the ball far as it floats in the air.

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Back in action: Guilderland’s Billy Bogue looks to release the ball from a throw-in towards a teammate in the first half.

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Hard fight: Guilderland’s Sam Tanner battles a Saratoga player for the loose ball.

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Shifty: Guilderland’s Colby Cummings tries to make some moves to lose the Saratoga defender that trails Cummings.

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Looking for an opening: Guilderland’s Owen Shepard looks at the ball as he attempts to dribble up the field.

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Sliding save: Guilderland’s Ryan Kuk falls to his left along the field turf to make a save as teammates Billy Bogue (6) and Cole Mead look on.

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Battle in the air: Guilderland’s Jack Ayers and a Saratoga player both leap up to try to get their head on the ball.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Field runner: Guilderland’s Thatcher Martin races down the field late in the second half.