Boys Soccer GBL World Cup Champions

Medford Tops Somerville, Everett to Win League’s First Tournament

The Medford High School boys varsity soccer team emerged victorious from this weekend’s Greater Boston League World Cup Tournament, beating Somerville and Everett to become the first ever GBL World Cup Tournament Champions.

On Friday, the Mustangs hammered Somerville, coached by former Medford boys and girls soccer Coach George Scarpelli, 4-0.  The Mustangs controlled the game from the beginning, with a solid defense, led by goalie Marcello Cugno, blocking the Highlanders and a relentless offense, led by Matt Diamond-Jones (2 goals), captain Bruno Araujo, and David Pires, scoring four goals.

The Mustangs went on to battle Everett on Saturday, their third meeting of the season against the Crimson Tide.  Medford’s defense and offense came together for another clutch performance, with Cugno in the net and Diamond-Jones and Pires good for another two goals.  Senior Destin Pierrot also scored for Medford and the Mustangs prevailed over Everett, 3-2.

The varsity team includes captains Philip Petrides, Bruno Araujo, Chris Vaudo, and Brett Cavallaro, and Marcello Cugno, Naama Mendes, Maxx Jamgochian, Matt Diamond-Jones, Valerie Labossiere, Joey Lopez, Destin Pierrot, John Dumbuya, Victor Silva, John Ghiozzi, Mike Rizzo, Ariel Lobo, Sergio Silva, Kenny DeAlmeidia, Vinny Soares, and Rico Altema.  It is coached by Head Coach Mike Petrides and assistant coaches Luigi Mirisola and Mike Bourne.

Above, Matt Diamond-Jones controls the ball during Saturday’s match-up with Everett.  Jones scored one goal against Everett and two goals against Somerville on Friday.

The Mustangs completely controlled Friday’s game against Somerville.  Above, from left to right, Marcello Cugno (goalie), Victor Silva (#13), Brett Cavallaro (#20), and John Ghiozzi (#16).

Destin Pierrot, left, scored a goal against Everett on Saturday and Bruno Araujo, right, scored a goal during Friday’s shutout of Somerville.  Above, the two go after the ball during the Somerville game. All photos courtesy Mike Cugno.