Soccer Preview: Immokalee vs. Barron Collier
Immokalee has been on the road for three straight, but on Thursday they'll finally head home. They will welcome the Barron Collier Cougars at 7:00 p.m. Immokalee is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 4.3 goals per game this season.
Immokalee gave up the first goal on Tuesday, but they didn't let that get them down. They walked away with a 3-1 victory over Naples.
Immokalee hit Naples with a three-pronged attack, as the team got scores from
Bernito Aridou,
Brihan Rodrguez, and
Holly Souverain.
Meanwhile, Barron Collier put another one in the bag on Tuesday to keep their perfect season alive. They put the hurt on Golden Gate with a sharp 6-1 win. Fans of the Cougars have seen this all before: every one of the games they've played this season has ended in a blowout of 3+ goals.
Barron Collier used a slightly different lineup for their bout with Golden Gate. Three players got more time on the pitch than they're used to: Javier Gomez (80), Michelle Fortin (40), and Mariano Ramirez - Mendoza (65). The trio had averaged 53.3, 23, and 40 minutes respectively before Tuesday's matchup. Fortin made the most of the opportunity, putting uptwo assists. A few more games like that and he might be seeing even more time going forward.
Barron Collier's victory was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 5-0. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they scored 31 goals over those five games. As for Immokalee, their win bumped their record up to 7-0.
Immokalee came up short against Barron Collier in their previous meeting back in November of 2023, falling 3-1. Will Immokalee 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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