Soccer Preview: Minerva vs. Alliance
The Minerva Lions will venture away from home to challenge the Alliance Aviators at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Minerva's last three matches have been decided by no more than a goal, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Minerva will bounce into Wednesday's game after beating Marlington, who they hadn't topped in nine consecutive meetings. Minerva narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past Marlington 4-3.
Minerva hit Marlington with a three-pronged attack, as the team got scores from
Kyleigh Lippincott (2),
Kaylie Loveless, and Loveless.
Meanwhile, for the first time this season, Alliance was forced to settle for a draw. Neither they nor Perry could gain the upper hand on Monday so the two teams had to settle for a 3-3 draw.
Minerva's win bumped their record up to 4-5-2. Alliance's draw makes their record 6-4-1 this season.
Minerva might still be hurting after the 5-0 loss they got from Alliance when the teams last played back in September of 2023. Can Minerva avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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