Cyprus hasn't had much luck against Hunter recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Pirates will challenge the Wolverines at 3:30 p.m. Cyprus' last three contests have been decided by no more than a goal, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Cyprus gave up the first goal on Friday, but they didn't let that get them down. They beat Granger by a goal, winning 2-1. That's two games straight that Cyprus have won by just one goal.
Karim Torres and Julian Madrid Iglesias scored both of Cyprus' goals, bringing their combined season tally to 11 goals.
Meanwhile, while the 1-1 score might suggest a draw, it was Hunter who was credited with the win on Friday. The Wolverines got it done in the shootout by posting four goals to Hillcrest's three.
Hunter has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 6-6 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they scored 21 goals over those six matchups. As for Cyprus, their record is now 8-3.
Cyprus came out on top in a nail-biter against Hunter when the teams last played back in March, sneaking past 2-1. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Pirates since the team 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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