Will Mignon stays in control of the ball in front of Division’s Dan Cordts. See this photo at www.Newsphoto.com In a truly thrilling game, the top seeded Garden City Trojans boys varsity soccer team played host to the No.16 Division Blue Dragons last Saturday afternoon for a first round playoff game. It was a blustery day with a wind so strong that there was no telling where the ball might end up. Division opened up the scoring with a goal by Logan Simone, off an assist from Conor O’Leary in the first half. The Blue Dragons kept the 1-0 lead going into the second half. As the game progressed, so did the level of intensity. The Trojans, kicking into the wind, put pressure on the Division goalkeeper and it finally paid off as Topher DiBona, off an assist from Vincent Tavernese, scored for the Trojans and tied the game. With time running out, GC’s Will Mignon was tripped in the box and scored on the ensuing penalty kick, giving the Trojans the 2-1 victory. George Spanos made five saves in goal for GC. The Trojans advanced to the next round for a game against Lynbrook on Wednesday, November 4th but that game occurred too late for this edition.

Celebration after DiBona tied the game. Sean Bingham (3), James Mignon (facing camera), John Tarzian (14), and Adam Muncan (in the air, facing camera). See this photo at www.Newsphoto.com You can see over 700 photos from the game against Division at www.Newsphoto.com

James Mignon in action for the Trojans. See this photo at www.Newsphoto.com
George Spanos is airborne as he makes one of his five saves against Division. See this photo at www.Newsphoto.com
Teddy Tomao in action against Division. See this photo at www.Newsphoto.com
L-R Mike Fusco celebrates with Will Mignon after Mignon scored the winning goal on a penalty kick. See this photo at www.Newsphoto.com
Topher DiBona celebrates after scoring the tying goal. See this photo at www.Newsphoto.com
Brandon Badgett with the header over Division’s Johnny Pellegrino. See this photo at www.Newsphoto.com
George Georgiton and James Mahoney go up for the header. See this photo at www.Newsphoto.com