Joliet West's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Joliet Central Steelmen 1-0. The score was all tied up 0-0 at the break, but the Tigers were the better team in the second half.
Their one-goal win came courtesy of
Jake Polacek, who's now up to ten this season.
The victory snapped Joliet West's winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 6-10-2 record. As for Joliet Central, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-10-4 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Joliet West will host Bolingbrook at 5:45 p.m. on Thursday. Bolingbrook's last three matches have been decided by no more than a goal, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Joliet Central, they will look to defend their home pitch on Thursday against Plainfield North at 4:30 p.m. Joliet Central is facing Plainfield North at the right time seeing as Plainfield North is stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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