FAIRFIELD, Conn. Fairfield Wardes girls soccer team pressed throughout the final half for the game-tying goal in Saturdays league championship game against Greenwich. The Mustangs never could find the net, however, and lost 1-0 in their first title game appearance.
Thats the way they played all year, Warde coach Tom Cunningham said. They play with confidence, with poise and the opportunities will come. They worked hard for the entire game. They never let down, not for a second.
Emma Christie scored the game-winner for Greenwich with 18:07 left in the first half. The No. 4 Cardinals (13-2-4) came out aggressive and attacked No. 7 Warde (11-6-2) from the outset. Warde goalie Katie Brennen (three saves) and the Mustangs kept the Cardinals off the board until Christie was left unmarked in the box and scored from seven yards. Amanda Onofrios assist set up Christie.
Warde became more aggressive in the second half, but could not get the tying goal. Still, it was a surprising run for the Mustangs, who knocked off No. 2 New Canaan and No. 6 Wilton to get to the title game.
It meant a lot to the girls to get here, Cunningham said. They worked hard all season for this. It was their first time here, and they were proud of that. They wanted to accomplish a little bit more, but they were going up against a good team. Greenwich has been here three years in a row. You saw why today.
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