Soccer Game Preview: Forsyth Central vs. Etowah

The Forsyth Central Bulldogs will head out on the road to challenge the Etowah Eagles at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

Forsyth Central is coming into the matchup on the come-up as their season has now been buoyed by two straight wins. While the 1-1 score might suggest a draw, it was the Bulldogs who were credited with the victory last Thursday. Forsyth Central got it done in the shootout by posting one goals to North Forsyth's zero.

Etowah's defense heads into the game hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed last Friday. They blew past North Cobb 4-0. The high-scoring effort was just what Etowah needed considering they were shut out in their previous contest.

Forsyth Central pushed their record up to 4-7 with the win, which was their third straight at home. The home victories came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only given up one goal over those three matches. As for Etowah, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven games. That's provided a nice bump to their 7-4 record this season.

Forsyth Central couldn't quite get it done against Etowah in their previous matchup back in February of 2024 as they fell 3-1. Can the Bulldogs avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.