Soccer Preview: Douglas vs. Gering
After three games on the road, Douglas is heading back home. They will take on the Gering Bulldogs at 5:45 p.m. on Thursday. Douglas' last four contests have been decided by no more than a goal, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Douglas is coming in off a tense match against Rawlins in which neither team made it on the board. While the 0-0 score might suggest a draw, it was Douglas who was credited with the win. Douglas got it done in the shootout by posting three goals to Rawlins' one. The score was all tied up 0-0 at the break, but Douglas was the better team in the second half.
Gering is is headed into Thursday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their ninth straight game on Saturday. They suffered a rough 8-1 loss at the hands of Kearney Catholic. Gering was in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 3-0.
Douglas' victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 4-5. As for Gering, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-9.
Douglas was able to grind out a solid win over Gering in their previous matchup back in April of 2023, winning 3-1. Does Douglas have another victory up their sleeve, or will Gering turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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