Hand gave up the first goal on Thursday, but they didn't let that get them down. They had just enough and edged the Wilbur Cross Governors out 2-1. The win was all the more spectacular given the Tigers' disadvantage in MaxPreps' Connecticut soccer rankings (they are ranked 27th, while the Governors are ranked third).
The victory for Hand keeps them at an undefeated 3-0-2. As for Wilbur Cross, the loss snapped their winning streak at five games and leaves them with a 5-1 record.
Hand will host Guilford at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Guilford is coming into the contest with three straight wins on the road, so Hand will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. As for Wilbur Cross, they will venture away from home to challenge Fairfield Prep at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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