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Cape soccer falls to Polytech 1-0

Class of 2020 honored during pregame ceremony
Cape soccer’s Class of 2020 includes (l-r) Leo Hanley, Quincy Copeland, Kevin Perez-Escalante, Alan Marin-Quiroz, Luke Johnson, Eid Nouhra and Chris Gonzalez. DAN COOK PHOTOS
Dan Cook
October 24, 2019

The rain and chilly air didn’t dampen the spirits of Cape soccer fans Oct. 22, as the Vikings celebrated seven seniors during the game with Polytech. But the Panthers squeaked by with a 1-0 victory at Legends Stadium.

The match was scoreless until the 73rd minute, when the Panthers were awarded a penalty kick. Polytech junior midfielder Dermot Williamson put it past Cape goalie Forest Dotterer for the lone score.

Each team took six shots on goal. Cape held a 6-5 corner kick advantage.

“We have been in seven one-goal games and/or ties this season,” said Cape coach Patrick Kilby. “The ball hasn’t bounced our way. Coupled with a ton of injuries, we have struggled to score and earn results. I’m proud of the effort of our guys as they show up game in and game out. The Poly game was no different; our guys fought hard.”

Cape moves to 6-5-2 on the season, while the Panthers are 9-2-3.

The Vikings were set to travel to Milford Thursday, Oct. 24, to face the Northern Division foe. They finish the regular season Wednesday, Oct. 30, at Charter.

“We are looking to finish the season strong with Milford and Charter,” Kilby said.
 
Cape soccer’s Class of 2020 includes (l-r) Leo Hanley, Quincy Copeland, Kevin Perez-Escalante, Alan Marin-Quiroz, Luke Johnson, Eid Nouhra and Chris Gonzalez. DAN COOK PHOTOS
Cape senior Quincy Copeland takes a shot on goal.
Cape’s Danio Somoza-Lima, right, battles for possession with Polytech’s Prosper-Julian Armah.
Cape junior Nathan Loucks spilts Polytech’s Jacob Merkle, left, and Dermot Williamson.
Cape’s Gary Hayes controls play in the midfield.
Cape’s Jair Mancilla takes a shot upfield.
Quincy Copeland blasts a shot.

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Dan has worked for the Cape Gazette for more than 30 years as a photographer and reporter, covering high school sports and happenings around eastern Sussex County. He won a photography award from the National Newspaper Association, and numerous awards from the Maryland, Delaware, D.C. Press Association. A Delaware native, Dan graduated from Cape in 1972 and returned as a teacher and coach in the 1980s. He retired from the classroom in 2016. He was inducted into Cape High’s Legends Stadium in 2016. In his spare time, Dan enjoys spending time with his wife, two sons, grandchildren and dogs. 

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