Soccer Game Preview: Marion vs. Lake City

By Team Reports Mar 7, 2024, 2:16am

Preview: Marion vs. Lake City

The Marion Swamp Foxes will be playing in front of their home fans against the Lake City Panthers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Given that the pair suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.

Marion fought the good fight in their overtime game against Wilson on Monday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. While the 2-2 score might suggest a draw, it was the Tigers who were credited with the win. Wilson got it done in the shootout by posting six goals to Marion's five. Marion has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Sadly, Lake City is still looking for their first win of the season after five matchups. They fell just short of South Florence by a score of 1-0. Curtis Fredrick was hit with a yellow card, which may have had some impact on his (and the team's) ability to make aggressive plays.

Marion's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Lake City, their loss dropped their record down to 0-5.

Marion suffered a grim 10-1 defeat to Lake City when the teams last played back in March of 2022. Can Marion avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.

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