The Webb City Cardinals will challenge the Republic Tigers at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Webb City has given up an average of 2.8 goals per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Webb City managed to keep up with Springfield Catholic until halftime on Thursday, but things quickly went downhill from there. The Cardinals came up short against the Fighting Irish, falling 6-1. While losing is never fun, Webb City can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Missouri soccer rankings (they are ranked 157th, while Springfield Catholic are ranked second).
Meanwhile, Republic came tearing into Tuesday's contest with three straight wins , and they left with even more momentum. Their defense stepped up to hand the Bulldogs a 1-0 shutout. Republic's defense has been rock solid lately; the team hasn't given up a goal in their last four matches.
Webb City's defeat dropped their record down to 2-7. As for Republic, they picked up their first road victory, bumping their record up to 5-10.
Webb City skirted past Republic 1-0 in their previous meeting back in October of 2024. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Cardinals 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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