05/05/2025
Match #6 of the season brought Mad River United FC 12U Boys their 2nd consecutive win.
Bentley Harrat had a strong game as goalkeeper, making several tough saves, to keep the game close.
Mattox Wenger, Gauge Iiams, and Carter Haver played strong defense with well-timed interceptions and consistent pressure of the Johnstown offense.
Bo White, Maxwell Millis, & George Haver manned the midfield, executing well-timed and well-placed passes to the front line. They also helped the defense to not allow a goal on any of the 4 corner kicks attempted by Johnstown.
The front line provided the fireworks of today’s match. Aden Hammer & Owen Bayliss displayed terrific footwork and speed, chasing down long passes, and keeping the ball away from Johnstown defenders.
The scoring was opened in the first half by Tommy Brannon in the 16th minute. Johnstown responded with a goal in the 18th minute, Luman Lambert then scored in the 22nd minute to make the halftime score 2-1 in favor of Mad River.
Once the 2nd half started, Brannon scored within the first 90 seconds, giving Mad River a 2 goal lead, 3-1.
Scoring 3 consecutive goals, Johnstown didn’t give up though, and stormed back to take the lead 4-3 in the 54th minute. Tommy Brannon then topped off his hat trick of goals to tie up the game in the 26th minute. Luman Lambert then finalized the scoring with a long, angled goal in the 59th minute, to make the final score Mad River United 5, Johnstown FC 4.
