Viewfinder: Cor Jesu Defeats Zumwalt West in Playoff Game

soccer coach Missy Bruno knew her team was special after the first day of practice.

“I can feel it, it’s a feeling we’ve had all season long from the get-go,” she said. “They really do have something special.”

That something ignited the Chargers to their 11th straight win on Tuesday with a 2-0 victory over in the sectional contest. Cor Jesu will face Pattonville on Saturday.

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Sophomore Mia Zanaboni scored in the first 65 seconds, knocking one in on the top right side of the goal.

“We say first five (minutes) every game, and they came out in a 1:05, so I couldn’t ask for anything quicker than that,” Bruno said.

Cor Jesu was in control of the ball almost the entire game, but senior goaltender Sam Bersett made a big save with nine minutes left.

“That’s a good team, that’s a hard-working team, very, very hard,” Bruno said about Fort Zumwalt West. “Thankfully Sam (Bersett) was there; we always feel confident with her back there, our defense kept it tight. They got a few chances and luckily the ball didn’t go in.”

The Chargers improved to 20-2 on the season with the victory.

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