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Green Hope 2 @ Millbrook 0
Green Hope and Millbrook have had some important games in the past
as the teams have eliminated each other in several state play-offs
over the years. The first meeting at Green Hope was a 1-1 draw.
Millbrook has had a tough year so far, losing many very close games
in a difficult conference and some extremely challenging non-conference
games. Their record prior to this game is 1-9-1.
On a damp, misty night in N. Raleigh on a weathered field, Green
Hope started the game with a spark, creating many chances to score.
Nick Roos leapt high into the air to head home an early corner perfectly
served by Taylor Estrada to get the early 1-0 lead. The Falcons
kept up the pressure, dominating in the midfield and winning a majority
of the 50-50 balls. The half expired with Green Hope 1-0 ahead.
The second half resumed and Green Hope kept up the pressure. The
Falcons produced 17 shots, while Millbrook only recorded 4. Green
Hope had 7 corners and Millbrook 0. Taylor Estrada was able to get
on the end of a perfect service to make the score 2-0. Several other
players were able to get good looks at the goal, but not able to
put the ball in the back of the net. As long as the team continues
to create chances, the ball will eventually bounce their way.
The midfield and defense played extremely well to record the shutout
and the game expired 2-0 and improved the Falcons record to 9-4-2
overall.
The Falcons play Fuquay-Varina in another critical Tri-7 conference
match Wednesday. Every game in the Tri-7 is a battle and Fuquay
has a talented group of players that put up a good fight in the
last fixture.
With only 5 games left in the season, Green Hope is looking to
get on a roll and their performance on Monday night was a step in
the right direction.
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