Westfield High junior captain Matthew Butera knocks the ball free from an Agawam defender Monday. (Photo by Liam Sheehan)
WESTFIELD – Better late than never.
The Westfield High School boys’ soccer team scored three goals in the final 3 minutes, 32 seconds of regulation to complete a stunning comeback against visiting Agawam 3-2 Monday.
The Bombers tallied three goals in a 52-second span.
“It was a fantastic game to be a part of,” Westfield coach Andrew Joseph said. “I’m very proud of the kids for not giving up. A two-goal deficit is pretty big in soccer, especially with 3:30 left.”
Dante White scored the first goal on a penalty kick with 3:32 remaining on the second-half clock. Twenty-six seconds later, Matt Butera scored the game-tying goal on a pass from Dmitry Doroshenko. With 2:35 left, Butera drove home the game-winner. Doroshenka assisted again.
“To their credit, they really dug deep and didn’t give up,” coach Joseph said. “It was amazing.”
Agawam scored goals in the 14th and 28th minutes.
Gateway 1, Greenfield 0
HUNTINGTON – Ryan Roberts scored in the 27th minute – the game’s only goal – to lift Gateway past visiting Greenfield Monday. The Gators improved to 2-2-2.
Spencer Rock (2 saves) earned a shutout in net for Gateway.
