The Wellesley Raiders will head out to challenge the Brookline Warriors at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Wellesley's last three matchups have been decided by no more than a goal, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Wellesley hadn't beaten Weymouth on the road since September 5, 2019 but that history sure didn't bother them on Thursday. The Raiders narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Wildcats 3-2.
Brookline hadn't beaten Braintree on the road since September 5, 2018 but that history sure didn't bother them on Thursday. The Warriors walked away with a 4-2 win over the Wamps. Given Brookline's advantage in MaxPreps' Massachusetts soccer rankings (they are ranked 70th, while Braintree are ranked 201st) , the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Wellesley's record now sits at 5-3-3. As for Brookline, their record is now 4-5-4.
Wellesley was able to grind out a solid victory over Brookline when the teams last played back in September, winning 3-1. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Raiders since the team won't have the home-pitch advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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