We've got a battle between Cougars coming up. Alexander's last three matches have been decided by no more than a goal, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
If Alexander beats Newnan with two goals on Tuesday, it's going to be the team's new lucky number: they've won their past two games with that exact score. Alexander came out on top in a nail-biter against Central on Friday, sneaking past 2-1. That's two games straight that the Cougars have won by just one goal.
Meanwhile, there was early excitement for Newnan after they claimed the first goal last Thursday, however, they wouldn't score again. They came up short against Villa Rica, falling 4-1. The contest was a close 1-0 at the break, but unfortunately for the Cougars it sure didn't stay that way.
Alexander's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 5-0. As for Newnan, their loss dropped their record down to 1-1.
Alexander beat Newnan by a goal when the teams last played back in March of 2024, winning 2-1. The rematch might be a little tougher for Alexander since the squad 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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