The Cohasset (MA) varsity soccer team will face East Boston (MA) today at 7 p.m. at Watertown’s Victory Field for a home playoff match. This game is part of the 2024 Massachusetts High School Boys Soccer Playoff Brackets in the MIAA Division 4 tournament.

Cohasset vs East Boston Game Info:

What: Massachusetts High School Soccer Playoffs
Who: Cohasset vs East Boston
When: Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Bracket: 2024 Massachusetts High School Boys Soccer Playoff Brackets: MIAA – Division 4
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Game preview: Cohasset vs East Boston

As the 2024-2025 high school soccer season continues to unfold, East Boston and Cohasset stand out as two teams with impressive records and competitive performances. This article provides a detailed look at their respective rankings, records, scoring averages, and head-to-head matchups to give a clearer picture of their seasons.

Team Rankings and Overall Performance

East Boston (24-25)

• Record: 12-4-4
• League Record: 1-1
• Home Record: 8-2-2
• Away Record: 4-2-2
• Win Percentage: .700
• League Win Percentage: .500
• Goals For (GF): 40
• Goals Against (GA): 25

East Boston has had a strong showing this season with a solid win percentage of .700 overall. The team has been particularly dominant at home, where they’ve secured eight victories and only two losses, although their away record shows a slightly more balanced performance with four wins, two losses, and two draws. The team has scored 40 goals while conceding 25.

Cohasset (24-25)

• Record: 17-4-2
• League Record: 9-1-1
• Home Record: 9-3
• Away Record: 8-1-2
• Win Percentage: .783
• League Win Percentage: .864
• Goals For (GF): 60
• Goals Against (GA): 22

Cohasset boasts an impressive overall record of 17-4-2, highlighted by an even stronger league record of 9-1-1. Their overall win percentage of .783 is a testament to their dominance on the field, particularly in league games where they have a remarkable .864 win percentage. With 60 goals scored and only 22 conceded, they have a much stronger offensive and defensive presence compared to East Boston.

Scoring Averages

• East Boston:
  • First Half: 0.4
  • Second Half: 0.9
  • Final: 2.0
• Cohasset:
  • First Half: 0.5
  • Second Half: 0.8
  • Final: 2.6

In terms of scoring, Cohasset slightly outpaces East Boston with an average of 2.6 goals per game, compared to East Boston’s 2.0. Cohasset has been more consistent in their offensive output, with a slightly stronger second-half performance as well.

Common Opponents and Head-to-Head Comparison

Both teams have faced a number of the same opponents, and their records against these common teams provide additional insight into their relative strengths.

• East Boston:
  • Burke: L 1-0, T 3-3, L 2-0
  • Rockland: T 3-3, W 2-1
  • Northeast Metro RVT: T 0-0
• Cohasset:
  • Burke: L 2-0
  • Rockland: W 3-1
  • Northeast Metro RVT: W 5-2

While both teams had their struggles against Burke, Cohasset emerged victorious against Rockland, whereas East Boston settled for a draw in one encounter and won in the other. Cohasset also had a stronger result against Northeast Metro RVT, winning 5-2, while East Boston could only manage a 0-0 draw.

Record Breakdown

East Boston

• Overall Record: 12-4-4
• League: 1-1
• Non-League: 11-3-4
• Head to Head: 0-0

Cohasset

• Overall Record: 17-4-2
• League: 9-1-1
• Non-League: 8-3-1
• Head to Head: 0-0

Both teams have faced off with relatively equal results in head-to-head matchups, though Cohasset has been more dominant overall, especially in league play.

Conclusion

Both East Boston and Cohasset have had standout seasons, each with a solid record and strong performances. Cohasset’s dominance in league play, along with their higher goals-for tally, positions them as one of the stronger teams in the region. However, East Boston’s balanced approach, especially at home, and their ability to compete against tough opponents, will keep them a contender as the season progresses. The teams’ common results show they can be evenly matched, and their future meetings could be crucial in determining postseason positioning.