Story and photos by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. The Westport soccer team edged rival Diman 2-1 in a vicious battle at Russell Davis Field on Friday afternoon. The game featured fierce hitting as referees handed out five disciplinary cards, three to Westport players. The Wildcats improved to 2-0, after beating Bishop Stang 1-0 last Monday and continue to play well despite losing a slew of strong starters and while moving up to Division 4. “I’m pleased to be 2-0. We knew it was going to be challenging,” said Westport head coach Chris Parker, “We just don’t want to be sitting on cards right now.” Couto, Raposo give Wildcats a 2-0 lead Senior forward Carter Couto scored on a penalty kick in the first half to give Westport a 1-0 lead. Junior striker Austin Raposo broke through the Dim
Westport edges Diman 2-1 in vicious game

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