Salem hasn't had much luck against First Colonial recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Sundevils will face off against the Patriots at 7:00 p.m. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Salem played in-conference for the first time on Friday and got just the result they were looking for. They never let Bayside get on the board and left with a 1-0 win. Salem haven't had any issues with Bayside recently, as the game was their third consecutive victory against them.
Meanwhile, First Colonial faced Norfolk Academy in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Monday. The Patriots walked away with a 2-0 win over the Bulldogs. The victory was familiar territory for First Colonial, who have now won three games in a row.
Salem's win was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 5-5. Those home victories came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only given up one goal over those five contests. As for First Colonial, their win bumped their record up to 6-2.
Salem might still be hurting after the 8-0 loss they got from First Colonial when the teams last played back in April of 2024. Can the Sundevils avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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