Monroe hasn't had much luck against Piedmont recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Redhawks will be playing in front of their home fans against the Panthers at 6:00 p.m. Monroe has given up an average of 5.7 goals per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Monroe is headed into Tuesday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game on Thursday. They lost 6-0 to Union Academy. While losing is never fun, Monroe can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina soccer rankings (they are ranked 466th, while Union Academy are ranked 133rd).
Meanwhile, Piedmont entered their tilt with Anson on Thursday with two consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with three. Their defense stepped up to hand the Bearcats a 9-0 shutout. Piedmont might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven games by three goals or more this season.
Piedmont pushed their record up to 7-3-3 with the victory, which was their fifth straight at home. Those home wins came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only given up two goals over those five contests. As for Monroe, their loss dropped their record down to 1-9.
Monroe suffered a grim 9-0 defeat to Piedmont in their previous matchup back in March. Will the Redhawks have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other soccer content.
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