Mariner's game on Friday was all tied up 0-0 at the half, but luckily for them it didn't stay that way. They skirted past the Gulf Coast Sharks 2-1. Given the Tritons' advantage in MaxPreps' Florida soccer rankings (they are ranked 22nd, while the Sharks are ranked 167th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
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Thomas Castano-Rayo scored both of Mariner's goals, bringing their combined season tally to 11 goals.
The victory for Mariner keeps them at an undefeated 6-0. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they scored 30 goals over those six contests. As for Gulf Coast, their loss dropped their record down to 3-2-1.
Mariner has already played their next game, a 4-2 win against Immokalee on the 26th. As for Gulf Coast, they will have a little extra prep time after the defeat as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Naples at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Gulf Coast's last four matchups have been decided by no more than a goal, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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