Charles McCarren scored off an assist from Samuel Ammirati with 17:48 left in the first half, still a long way to go for Floral Park against Lawrence in its Nassau Class A semifinal. But Ammirati figured the Knights were in good shape to advance to the title round.

“Our defense, I mean, is insane,” the senior center attacking midfielder said. “I think Floral Park soccer defense has been so good the past three years.”

Indeed this team was in good shape thanks to that defense. Zach Sarcona had to make only six saves. And none were really stressful.

So No. 2 seed Floral Park edged No. 6 Lawrence, 1-0 , Sunday at Farmingdale State.

The Knights (14-1-3) will play here again Saturday against No. 4 Friends Academy in a game that’s tentatively scheduled for 6 p.m.

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