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Cape soccer shuts out Central 3-0

Panyko records shutout for the Vikings
Nick Panyko blasts the first goal of the contest for the Vikings in their 3-0 shutout of the Golden Knights. DAN COOK PHOTOS
Dan Cook
November 11, 2020

The Vikings got some Sportscenter-worthy play from senior goalie Matt Panyko and a strong second half offensive effort to score a 3-0 shutout over Northern Division rival Sussex Central Nov. 10 at Legends Stadium. Cape moves to 5-2-1, while the Golden Knights are 4-2.

“I’m very proud of the guys in a massive team effort,” said head coach Patrick Kilby. “We were down two starters and showed that we have depth up and down the roster.”

Nick Panyko started off the scoring 18 minutes into the third quarter with a right-footed blast off a pass from Jorge Lagunes. Jacob Alt put a header on goal at 67 minutes. Austin Rhue ended the goal storm with an unassisted 40-yard blast over the Knights’ goalkeeper at the 77-minute mark.

Each team took six shots on goal. Central’s Angel Castellanos-Ventura stopped three shots, while Cape’s Matthew Panyko delivered the shutout by stopping all six of the Golden Knights’ shots.

“We truly have to look at the play of Matt Panyko in goal,” Kilby said. “He has made some amazing saves over the span of the season, but his performance against Sussex Central will be one that we reflect on when the season has come to an end.”

“My goal for every game is to gain more trust from the guys,” said Panyko. “It was a tough game against a strong Central team. I think being able to come out and play the way we did – losing a couple starters and taking on some injuries – it just shows the strength of trust between all of us to know we will each do our part.”

Cape will host Indian River Thursday, Nov. 12. The Vikings senior night is postponed until Wednesday, Nov. 18.

 

Nick Panyko and his teammates celebrate his third quarter goal.
Connor “ConAir” Hochrein takes off for a header in the win.
Jacob Alt, left, heads in a goal off a corner from Juan Larez-Carillo.
Cape’s Tiarnan Hefferan heads a clear in the midfield.
Central’s Elder Roblero Morales battles for a 50/50 header with Cape’s Juan Larez-Carrillo.
Sussex Central senior defender Denilson Zunun-Velasquez moves the ball up field.
Central’s Gabino Escobar Lopez takes flight over Cape senior Jair Mancilla.
Cape’s Juan Larez-Carrillo takes control of a header over Central’s Jerry Velasquez-Mazariegos.
Cape junior Ethan Shuttleworth gets tripped by Central’s Mike Escobar-Lopez.
Cape senior Matt Panyko sets up for a Central shot attempt. He made six saves in the game.
Cape junior Austin Rhue blast a 40-yard shot for the third goal of the game.
Central’s Gabino Escobar Lopez controls the ball in the defensive zone.
Cape’s Jorge Lagunes gets taken out on the sideline by Central’s Abner Bartolon-Berduo.
Things get intense in front of the Vikings’ cage on a Central corner.
The Legends Stadium stands were nearly empty as only the home team is allowed to have fans.
The Central goal cage frames the Vikings’ celebration of Jacob Alt’s goal.
Central’s Anthony Prado-Moreno, left, gets a header over Cape’s Sawyer Dotterer.
Cape’s Sawyer Dotterer makes a hair-raising header toward the Central cage.
Cape celebrates Austin Rhue’s goal.
Cape freshman Brandon Somoza-Lima controls the ball on the sideline.
Cape’s Nick Panyko makes a pass through Central defender Eliel Ramos-Escobar.

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