Midcoast United’s U12 soccer team played two matches in a tournament this weekend at the Seacoast Dome in Topsham. In the first match against the Seacoast Dragons, Striker Will Shaffer scored Midcoast’s first goal and followed it quickly with another to make the score 2-1 Midcoast. On a pass from Bayly Gaughan Markus Russell was able to break away adding another for Midcoast.

In the second half, defense player Ethan Carmolli scored his first of the season from outside the 18 yard line. Coach Lester Spear said, “That goal was one for the record books. Ethan should be proud of himself; he has put in the extra time and it is paying off."

With the score 4-4 with two minutes to go, Midcoast got a penalty kick. Midfielder Simon Spear sailed it past the Dragon keeper for a 5-4 finish.

An hour later the Midcoast squad met the Bangor Blackbears. With Ella Spear, Ethan Carmolli and Patrick Gudroe on defense, Midcoast took an easy lead in the first half. Striker Will Shaffer was able to finish twice and Simon Spear once for a 3-0 lead. Timmy Chappelle made five crucial saves, finally succumbing in the second half for a final score of 3-1 Midcoast.

Midcoast United would also like to congratulate Camden Spear as he travels to Penn State to train with the Olympic Development Program Region 1 Team. This training is to determine the squads that will potentially be traveling overseas representing the U.S. and Region 1.