Soccer Game Preview: Salem vs. Harlem

By Team Reports Feb 14, 2024, 3:08am

Preview: Salem vs. Harlem

The Salem Seminoles will look to defend their home pitch on Thursday against the Harlem Bulldogs at 7:00 p.m.

After soaring to four goals the game before, Salem were a bit more limited in their contest on Thursday. They were the victim of a rough 10-0 defeat at the hands of Morgan County. The defeat unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Salem in their matchups with Morgan County: they've now lost three in a row.

Meanwhile, Harlem and Washington-Wilkes combined for 20 shots on goal on Friday, which explains the impressive five total goals scored. Harlem's defense stepped up to hand Washington-Wilkes a 5-0 shutout. It was an even better day for Chance Smith as he scored three goals for his team.

Salem's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Harlem, they now have a winning record of 2-1.

Salem suffered a grim 11-3 defeat to Harlem in their previous matchup back in March of 2023. That game was all but decided by halftime, at which point Salem was down 6-2.

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