The Bainbridge boys soccer team defeated Bremerton 3-1 at home March 21 after scoring a trio of goals in the first half.

The Spartans first attempt came two minutes into the game when a header flew over the crossbar from a corner kick. However, midfielder Carlos Field-Bennett’s through ball led to a breakaway goal to make it 1-0 Bainbridge with 34 minutes left in the first half.

Field-Bennett found the back of the net a minute later and nearly scored in the 26th minute on a pair of breakaway attempts. Bremerton’s goalie Malakiah Smith kept the Knights within reach.

Smith made a handful of diving saves as the Spartans continued to strike from point-blank range. Yet, the Spartans struck through one more time with six minutes remaining in the half.

Bremerton took its first shot on goal with three minutes remaining in the half. However, it was an easy save for the Spartans’ goalie.

In the second half, Bremerton pushed the tempo early. The Knights scored on a corner kick to slim the lead to 3-1. Despite scoring, the Spartans kept dominating the possession.

However, the Spartans struggled to get the ball past Smith. Therefore, the second half was very quiet. The only other attempt was a Spartans goal in the 15th minute that was called back by an offside call.

Therefore, Bainbridge captured the 3-1 victory from their early goals.

Bremerton’s Adrian Ortiz fires a free kick into the penalty box.