After some red-hot attacks on offense in their last three matchups, Smithfield finally came back down to earth on Thursday. They lost 8-0 to the Lafayette Rams. While losing is never fun, Smithfield can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Virginia soccer rankings (they are ranked 42nd, while Lafayette is ranked eighth).
Smithfield's defeat dropped their record down to 9-2-2. As for Lafayette, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 12-0.
Smithfield will look to defend their home pitch on Friday against York at 7:00 p.m. York is coming into the match with four straight victories on the road, so Smithfield will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. As for Lafayette, they will face off against New Kent at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Lafayette knows how to get goals on the board -- the team has finished with flashy goal totals in its past five contests -- so hopefully New Kent likes a good challenge.
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