Research Triangle managed to slip by Raleigh Charter the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Raptors came up short against the Phoenix on Friday, falling 3-0. Having soared to a lofty six goals in the game before, Research Triangle's shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Research Triangle was without their leading scorer, Christopher Hernandez, in Friday's contest. With Hernandez sitting this one out, Richard De Jesus got some extra time on the pitch (80 vs. his season average of 36.7).
Research Triangle's loss dropped their record down to 10-4-3. As for Raleigh Charter, their win bumped their record up to 8-6-1.
Coming up, Research Triangle will take on Falls Lake at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Falls Lake will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something Research Triangle surely won't give up without a fight. As for Raleigh Charter, they will face off against Voyager Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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