Photos: Dutch ‘Express’ed To The State Final Four

On Saturday, Nov. 8, the Guilderland Dutchmen boys’ soccer team, the Section 2 champs in Class AAA, traveled to Waverly, Section 3, to battle Elmira for a trip to Saturday’s state championship. In a very physical game, even having to play down a man in the second overtime, nothing stopped the Dutchmen from scoring that goal, winning 2-1 to advance.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Heading back: Guilderland’s Ryan Neale uses his head to send the ball back towards a teammate in the first half.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Fending off: Guilderland’s Loughlin Rizzo almost falls down as he looks to get to the loose ball as two Elmira players look to get it.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Cutting off: Guilderland’s Jackson Eberz looks to step over the outstretched foot of the Elmira player to get to the loose ball but gets fouled.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Looking to get it on frame: Guilderland’s Nathan Skellie leaps up in an attempt to head the ball towards goal after a corner kick.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Using his speed: Guilderland’s Carem Moncur looks to dribble the ball to the sideline as he tries to get away from the Elmira player. Moncur scored both goals.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Tough defense: Guilderland’s Jack Wasserbach steps towards the ball to use his head to send the ball away from the Elmira player. Wasserbach had an assist on the game winning goal.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Being sandwiched: Guilderland’s Ousmane Balde looks to coral the loose ball as two Elmira players look to take it away.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Sprinting away: Guilderland’s Jackson Eberz looks to dribble quickly up the sideline before the Elmira player behind can try to knock the ball away.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Big boot: Guilderland’s Colin Chapman kicks the ball away as he looks to put it back into play.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Shielding off: Guilderland’s Oscar Colbert uses his left arm to keep the Elmira player close to him so Colbert can pass the ball to a teammate.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Shoved away: Guilderland’s Jackson Eberz looks to get to the ball but the Elmira player starts to pull on Eberz’s right arm.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

I got this as Guilderland’s Brendan Neale starts to head towards the bouncing ball as his teammate Jackson Eberz goes for it too. Neale had an assist.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Catching him flat footed: Guilderland’s Loughlin Rizzo looks to make a move around the Elmira player to get the ball back into Guilderland’s offensive side.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

All jubilant: Guilderland’s Carem Moncur starts to celebrate as his teammates start to mob him after scoring the game winning goal in the second overtime. Moncur had both goals.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Yeah we the champs: Guilderland’s Carem Moncur holds the regional plaque as a teammate hugs him after they received the championship plaque. The Dutchmen will play at 3:45 pm at Middletown High School in the state semifinal.