Samuel Nkurunziza scores Portland's first goal off a corner kick from Tyler Lemay, not shown, during a Class A South semifinal against Thornton Academy on Saturday at Fitzpatrick Stadium in Portland. Portland won, 2-1.

Portland's Emmanuel Yugu and Thornton Academy's Eric McCallum vie for possession.

Portland's Alex Millones, left, and Gracien Mukwa collide with a Thornton Academy player while going up for a header.

Portland's Jonathan Mukwa traps the ball while Thornton Academy's Zachary Ahmida applies pressure.

Portland's Emmanuel Yugu embraces goalkeeper Rowan Daligan after winning the Class A semifinal against Thornton Academy, 2-1, on Saturday at Fitzpatrick Stadium in Portland.

Portland's Berrick Bobe, right, congratulates Samuel Nkurunziza after he scored the first goal of the Class A semifinal against Thornton Academy on Saturday at Fitzpatrick Stadium. Portland won 2-1.

Portland's Tahn Tiparos celebrates with his teammates after winning the Class A semifinal against Thornton Academy, 2-1, on Saturday at Fitzpatrick Stadium in Portland.

Portland goalkeeper Rowan Daligan hits the brakes on a breakaway by Thornton Academy's Brogan Searle-Belanger.

Thornton Academy goalkeeper Travis Snyder makes a save amid a tangle of legs and cleats.

Portland's Emmanuel Yugu embraces goalkeeper Rowan Daligan after winning the Class A semifinal against Thornton Academy, 2-1, on Saturday at Fitzpatrick Stadium in Portland.

Thornton Academy's Chase Pierce and Portland's Samuel Nkurunziza vie for possession.