Queensbury boys soccer beats Amsterdam to win Foothills

Written by Staff Report on October 17, 2022. Posted in Community, Sports.

QUEENSBURY — The Queensbury varsity boys soccer team clinched the Foothills Council championship with a win on Sunday, defeating Amsterdam 4-1 at home.

Luke Eichin gave the Spartans a 1-0 lead just over three minutes in, finishing a cross from Ian Rathbun. Amsterdam tied the game just two minutes later, with Moises Morales beating a defender and burying a shot.

Rathbun found Eichin again for a response in the 17th minute to give Queensbury a 2-1 lead. A penalty kick for Max Roca extended the lead, as he converted to send the Spartans to halftime with a 3-1 lead.

Rathbun made it 4-1 in the second half, finishing a pass from Eichin. The Spartans held on through the final minutes, clinching the win and a Foothills title.

Eichin scored twice and added an assist, while Rathbun had a goal and two assists. Roca scored a goal, while Jake Afsar-Keshmiri made five saves in goal.