THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, November 6, 2026 Page 13 Malden got season back on track with a 2-0 win over Everett By Steve Freker A fter hitting a rough spot in the middle, Malden High School Boys Soccer got right back on track with a 2-0 shutout win on the road versus Everett. Senior Captain Abdul Mohammed Kalefa and sophomore Richardo Lopez Quintero were the goalscorers, and junior goalkeeper Wender de Abreu Moura made 11 saves to seal the deal. Malden avenged an early season loss at home to the Crimson Tide. The next day — about 14 hours later — after the 2-0 victory, Malden dropped a 3-2 game to Watertown. Malden never lost again in the rest of the regular season, however, battling to a 4-4 tie on the road against Lynn English first. The Golden Tornado squad then won FIVE STRAIGHT to close out the regular season with wins over: Lynn Classical (2-1); Gloucester (60); Lynn English (GBL Cup, 4-0); Medford (3-1) and this week, on Monday, over nonleaguer Bishop Fenwick (3-2), featuring two goals by Johnny Goncalves de Matos. Head Coach Jeremiah Smith team finished 12-4-2 overall and was awaiting to hear news on its MIAA Division 1 Boys Soccer State Tournament berth — scheduled to be announced Thursday, after Advocate press time. Malden junior defender Adam Namir (6) goes airborne to try and head a ball. (All Advocate Photos/ Henry Huang) Malden senior Wisner Etienne (22) splits a pair of Everett players. (All Advocate Photos/Henry Huang) Malden senior captain Juan Caballero Valencia (10) races up the field trying to corral the ball against Everett. (All Advocate Photos/Henry Huang) Malden senior Yusuf Zoulgami controls the ball at midfield against Everett. (All Advocate Photos/Henry Huang) Malden senior Mogos Ghile (3) battles for control of the ball. (All Advocate Photos/Henry Huang) Malden junior goalkeeper Wender de Abreu Moura (88) made 11 saves in the shutout win. He was all fired up after one of them! (All Advocate Photos/Henry Huang) Malden senior Johnny Goncalves de Matos goes up high to try for a header against Everett. (All Advocate Photos/Henry Huang)
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