Elizabeth Velasquez Delivers Two Goals as Wise Holds Oe Laurel, 2-1 Pumas survive seven-save eFort from goalkeeper Blessing Igberase to improve to 4-0.

Game #4 Elizabeth Velasquez Delivers Two Goals as Wise Holds Oe Laurel, 2-1 Pumas survive seven-save eFort from goalkeeper Blessing Igberase to improve to 4-0. UPPER MARLBORO, Md. — Wise's unbeaten start continued Thursday, but Laurel made the Pumas work for every goal. Elizabeth Velasquez scored twice, and goalkeeper Blessing Igberase made seven saves as Wise defeated the Spartans, 2-1, in a nonconference girls soccer matchup. The victory improved Wise to 4-0 and extended a strong opening stretch for the Upper Marlboro program. Both teams found the net during the first half, but Wise held the advantage at the break after scoring twice to Laurel's one goal. Neither team scored in the second half. That left the Pumas protecting a narrow lead against a Laurel squad attempting to find an equalizer. Igberase's seven saves proved significant in preserving the one-goal victory. Velasquez accounted for both Wise goals, finishing with four points. Brittany Gonzalez added an assist, continuing her productive start to the season after a six-point performance against DuVal. The victory gave Wise its fourth consecutive win, following earlier triumphs over Crossland, Parkdale and DuVal. Laurel fell to 1-2. Wise was scheduled to face Eleanor Roosevelt next, setting up another test for the undefeated Pumas. Live From The Pitch Takeaway: Velasquez supplied the scoring, but Igberase's seven saves were equally important. Wise showed it could protect a narrow lead and win without the oSensive margin it enjoyed in earlier games. Final Score: Wise 2, Laurel 1 Key Performers: • Elizabeth Velasquez — 2 goals, 4 points. • Brittany Gonzalez — 1 assist. • Blessing Igberase — 7 saves, 1 goal allowed. SEO Tags: Wise vs Laurel Girls Soccer, Elizabeth Velasquez Wise Pumas, Blessing Igberase Saves, Wise Girls Soccer 4-0, Prince George's County Soccer, Live From The Pitch, SASN.TV