The Nassau Class A championship match was still stuck in a tie through 110 minutes of soccer, and so it was headed for penalty kicks.

Coach Ahkeel Rodney wanted to make a change in goal for Floral Park, Kaden Sy in place of Zach Sarcona. But he wanted Sarcona’s approval.

“I asked him if he’s OK with Kaden going in the net for PKs and he said, ‘Whatever is best for the team,” Rodney said.

Sarcona, a senior who had just made three great stops in double OT, indeed had zero problem coming out for the junior, saying, “I have full confidence in Kaden, practice with him, play with him every day. Honestly, it wasn’t even a decision for me.”

It was a first try for Sy against PKs in a game for the Knights, but you couldn’t tell. He made two diving stops against Friends Academy, and the defending

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