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Gobari Idamkue celebrates his go ahead goal by leaping in the air while teammates Aaron Rudalski (5), Zachary DiNoto (14), and Nick Roca come together to offer congratulations.
The Branford boys soccer team evened their record to 4 – 4 with a tough well-played soccer game Tuesday at the James L. MacVeigh Alumni Athletic Center, defeating the North Haven Indians 3 – 2.
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Branford’s Aaron Rudalski battles North Haven Antonio Barecchia for the ball
The Hornets scored first when Max Condon, senior co-captain, blasted a shot past North Haven goalie Joe Russo at 12:12. He was assisted on the goal by Aaron Radulski. The Indians evened the score at 1 – 1 ten minutes later on a goal by Ethan Pavano.
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Gobari Idamkue splits 4 North Haven defenders to score the go ahead goal for Branford in the third period.
The two clubs stayed even until the second half when Branford’s Gobari Idamkue made it 2 – 1 on a long shot past Russo at 60:00.
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Coach Paul Hunter speaks during time out to team including captain Michael Caminear (L)and Gobari Idamkue.
A minute later teammate Joe Roca made it 3 – 1 on an assist from his brother Nick. North Haven closed the scoring on a late goal by Ian Dunning on the Hornets hung on for their fourth win of the season.
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Co-captain Jack Pottenger gets pressure from three North Haven defenders
Branford goalie Billy Bustos had 9 saves and Joe Russo had 6 for the Indians. Branford was outshot 13 – 10. North Haven fell to 4 – 3‑1.
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Joe Roca (10) scored the third Branford goal and is congratulated by teammates L-R Michael Caminear, Aaron Rudalski, Dylan DeMaio and his brother Nick who is jumping into his arms.
The next home game for the Hornets is October 8 when they face the combined Hillhouse-Career team at 6:30 pm.
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