Soccer Preview: Notre Dame vs. Elmira
Notre Dame is 0-3 against Elmira since April of 2021 but things could change on Saturday. The Notre Dame Crusaders are on the road again to play the Elmira Express at 12:00 p.m. Notre Dame's last four matches have been decided by no more than a goal, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Notre Dame's defense heads into the matchup hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Wednesday. They had just enough and edged Watkins Glen out 1-0. Give the Crusaders' defense some credit: that's the team's third straight shutout.
Their one-goal win came courtesy of
Sebastian Capriotti, who's now up to eight this season.
Meanwhile, Elmira and Corning-Painted Post combined for 12 shots on goal on Tuesday, which explains the impressive six total goals scored. Elmira lost 5-1 to Corning-Painted Post. The game was up for grabs at halftime, but sadly the Express struggled afterwards.
Notre Dame has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won four of their last five contests, which provided a massive bump to their 6-4-1 record this season. As for Elmira, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-5 record this season.
Notre Dame came up short against Elmira in their previous meeting back in October of 2023, falling 3-1. Can Notre Dame avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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