The Marauder Reserves broke open a 2-2 tie with Newport on a second half goal by Benny Gantrish to earn a satisfying 3-2 win over Newport. It was Hanover's first won of the season, tying their record at 1-1 on the young season.
Playing on the road again against a Newport varsity-age team playing a JV program (their second year), Hanover jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first half on goals by Aidan Connolly and Tenzin Tashi. Conolly jumped on a shot by Benny Gantrish that bounced off the near goal post, and scooted across the goal mouth to him at the far post. Tenzin did a great job beating the goalkeeper one on one for his first goal of the season.
Newport bounced back on two goals in the final six minutes of the first half, both coming off of hard crosses into the box.
Hanover got the game winner in the 65th minute on a well-placed corner kick by Francesco Navarro that found Gantrish perfectly positioned to volley it into the net.
Coach Willie Johnson cited goalkeeper Joseph Glock for his improved play, and also Tashi and Gwynn Grazino-Mackenzie for their solid midfield work. He also praised Gabe Loud for his steady play at center back, and tabbed Gantrish as the Man of The Match for his all-round play.
Hanover is right back into action on Saturday with a match at Souhegan at 11:30. The bus leaves HHS at 8:30.
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