Soccer Game Preview: Magnificat on Home-Turf

By Team Reports Sep 6, 2024, 2:12am

Soccer Preview: Magnificat vs. Olentangy Liberty

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After four games on the road, Magnificat is heading back home. They will welcome the Olentangy Liberty Patriots at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. Magnificat's last four matchups have been decided by no more than a goal, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.

Magnificat's defense heads into the match hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Wednesday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 1-0 victory over Brunswick. The score was all tied up 0-0 at the break, but the Blue Streaks were the better team in the second half.

Meanwhile, Olentangy Liberty faced Dublin Jerome in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Tuesday. Olentangy Liberty came up short against Dublin Jerome, falling 5-1. Having soared to a lofty five goals in the game before, the Patriots couldn't push the score so high this time.

Their goal came courtesy of Lola Esham, who's now up to six this season.

Magnificat now has a winning record of 3-2-2. As for Olentangy Liberty, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 3-1-1.

Magnificat might still be hurting after the 5-0 loss they got from Olentangy Liberty in their previous matchup back in September of 2023. Will Magnificat have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.

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