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OUAZ generated several early opportunities and put pressure on the Buccaneers through the opening stages of the match. Harry Dwelly tested the goalkeeper in the opening minutes, while the Spirit earned multiple corner kicks as they looked to take an early lead.

Park Gilbert broke through midway through the first half when Olli Saksinen found the back of the net to put the visitors ahead. The Buccaneers added two more goals before halftime, including a second strike from Saksinen and another off an assist from Anton Aaltonen, taking a 3-0 advantage into the break.

The Spirit continued to battle in the second half, but Park Gilbert extended its lead with two more goals. Saksinen completed his four-goal performance early in the half before Brody Donovan added another goal for the Buccaneers.

Despite facing a sizable deficit, OUAZ continued to push forward offensively. Jesus Castillo, Matthew Mossman, and William Donnelly each forced saves from the Park Gilbert goalkeeper as the Spirit searched for a breakthrough.

OUAZ was rewarded late in the match when Thomas Berlinski scored his first goal of the season off an assist from Jasper Jackman. The goal prevented the shutout and provided a highlight for the Spirit in the closing minutes.

Jack Murdoch turned in a busy night in goal, making multiple saves while facing consistent pressure from the Park-Gilbert attack.

By the Numbers

• Thomas Berlinski scored his first goal of the season.
• Jasper Jackman recorded an assist on OUAZ's lone goal.
• Jack Murdoch made seven saves in net for the Spirit.
• OUAZ earned 11 corner kicks in the match.
• Park-Gilbert was led by Olli Saksinen, who scored four goals.

Up Next

The Spirit (1-6-1, 0-3 GSAC) will head to California on Saturday, Sept. 19, to take on Soka University of America. Kickoff is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. in Aliso Viejo as OUAZ looks to bounce back in conference play.