Soccer Game Preview: Dutch Fork vs. Providence

The Dutch Fork Silver Foxes will challenge the Providence Panthers at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Providence took a loss in their last match and will be looking to turn the tables on Dutch Fork, who comes in off a win.

Dutch Fork took a loss when they played away from home two weeks ago, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Tuesday. They never let Irmo get on the board and left with a 6-0 win. Dutch Fork haven't had any issues with Irmo recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive victory against them.

Meanwhile, Providence managed to keep up with A.C. Flora until halftime on Wednesday, but things quickly went downhill from there. The Panthers lost 4-1 to the Falcons. Having soared to a lofty eight goals in the game before, Providence couldn't push the score so high this time.

Providence has also been struggling recently as they've lost nine of their last 11 contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-12 record this season. That patch can't be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they scored 28 goals over those 11 games. As for Dutch Fork, their win bumped their record up to 6-8.

Dutch Fork beat Providence by a goal in their previous matchup back in March, winning 2-1. Will the Silver Foxes repeat their success, or do the Panthers have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.