DeLand lost to Spruce Creek back in December of 2024, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Tuesday. While the 1-1 score might suggest a draw, it was the DeLand Bulldogs who were credited with the win. The DeLand Bulldogs got it done in the shootout by posting five goals to the Spruce Creek Hawks' four. The victory was all the more spectacular given the Bulldogs' disadvantage in MaxPreps' Florida soccer rankings (they are ranked 259th, while the Hawks are ranked 84th).
DeLand has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matches, which provided a nice bump to their 5-7-2 record this season. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they scored 14 goals over those four contests. As for Spruce Creek, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 12-5-4.
DeLand has already played their next game, a 2-1 defeat against Flagler Palm Coast on the 8th. As for Spruce Creek, they also wasted no time getting back out on the pitch and have already played their next match, a 5-3 win against Seabreeze on the 8th.
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