The Springfield Township Spartans will challenge the Upper Moreland Bears at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Upper Moreland better have a healthy lead at halftime, because if last week is any indication, that's when Springfield Township really get things going. Everything went Springfield Township's way against Lower Moreland on Tuesday as Springfield Township made off with a 3-0 win. Given the Spartans' advantage in MaxPreps' Pennsylvania soccer rankings (they are ranked 20th, while the Lions are ranked 112th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Meanwhile, Upper Moreland had to endure a four-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 2-1 victory over New Hope-Solebury on Tuesday.
Springfield Township pushed their record up to 11-1-3 with the win, which was their sixth straight at home. As for Upper Moreland, their victory ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-8.
Springfield Township took their win against Upper Moreland in their previous meeting back in September by a conclusive 5-1. The rematch might be a little tougher for Springfield Township 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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