Middletown put on a show Friday night in the island rivalry matchup, defeating Rogers 5-0 at Toppa Field.

The Islanders controlled the ball and scored three goals in the first half to lead 3-0. Nikolas DeSouza and Avery Soderberg each scored two goals to lead Middletown. Julian Peckham added one goal to end the night.

Middletown had 28 shots on goal in the victory. Rogers managed eight shots on goal in the loss.

Middletown goalkeeper Orlando Valentin made four saves in the win. Rogers goalkeeper Angel Brito had five saves.

Photography by Justin Walker/What’sUpNewp

Rogers goalkeeper Angel Brito made five saves in the Vikings’ 5-0 loss to Middletown.
Middletown forward Nikolas DeSouza scored two goals in the Islanders’ 5-0 victory over Rogers Friday night at Toppa Field.
Orandy Bennett advances the ball for Rogers.
Isaiah Montivergen advances the ball for Rogers.
Middletown’s Avery Soderberg advances the ball.
Middletown’s Avery Soderberg celebrates after scoring one of his two goals against Rogers.
Middletown’s Avery Soderberg advanaces the ball.
Rogers players battle against Middletown during Friday night’s island rivalry match at Toppa Field.
Middletown midfielder Liam Cobb battles for the ball.
Middletown’s Tanner Bridges in Friday night’s action.
Orandy Bennett during Friday night’s action.
Rogers players battle against Middletown during Friday night’s island rivalry match at Toppa Field.
Vicente Tujt Max during the game.
Kieran Moore during Friday’s night’s battle.
Middletown’s Hugo Lyman in action against Rogers.
Middletown’s Avery Soderberg battles for the ball.

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