Soccer Preview: Saluda vs. Strom Thurmond
Saluda is 7-1 against Strom Thurmond since March of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Wednesday. The Saluda Tigers will be playing at home against the Strom Thurmond Rebels at 7:00 p.m. Saluda's last three contests have been decided by no more than a goal, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Saluda took a loss when they played away from home on Thursday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. While the 1-1 score might suggest a draw, it was Saluda who was credited with the victory. Saluda got it done in the shootout by posting seven goals to Mid-Carolina's six. Jaaziel Rosales had the honor of scoring the game-winner for Saluda.
Saluda is hoping to do on Wednesday what McCormick couldn't on Monday: put an end to Strom Thurmond's winning streak, which now stands at eight games. Strom Thurmond never let McCormick onto the board and left with a 14-0 win. Considering Strom Thurmond has won seven matches by more than two goals this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
Saluda's victory bumped their record up to 7-8. As for Strom Thurmond, they pushed their record up to 13-1 with that win, which was their seventh straight on the road.
Saluda might still be hurting after the 4-1 loss they got from Strom Thurmond when the teams last played back in March. Will Saluda have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other soccer content.
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