Urbana has been away from home for two games now, but on Tuesday they'll finally make their return. They will host the Normal Community Ironmen at 4:30 p.m. Urbana's last three games have been decided by no more than a goal, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Last Thursday, Urbana didn't have quite enough to beat Richwoods and fell 3-2.
Anthony Becerril and
Lemex Ondongo scored both of Urbana's goals, bringing their combined season tally to ten goals.
Meanwhile, after soaring to five goals the game before, Normal Community was a bit more limited in their match on Saturday. They fell just short of Moline by a score of 2-1. While losing is never fun, the Ironmen can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois soccer rankings (they are ranked 78th, while the Maroons are ranked 18th).
Urbana has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-6-1 record this season. As for Normal Community, their defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 9-4-5.
Urbana suffered a grim 4-0 defeat to Normal Community in their previous matchup back in September of 2023. Will Urbana have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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