Girl’s soccer begins their run at the South, Group 2 title this afternoon when Pemberton comes to town for a first round match at 2pm. Here is our first round playoff preview.
#3 Cinnaminson: 10-5-2
#14 Pemberton: 9-10-1
These two teams met just once this season, 10 days ago, in what was a 4-0 victory for the Pirates on the road. Miranda Sackner recorded a hat trick and Sophia Volpe had the fourth goal.
Cinnaminson comes into this came following a blowout victory over New Egypt to end the regular season. In a 7-1 win, the Pirates received all seven goals from seven different players. Three of the goal scorers were seniors, who were honored at halftime during Senior Night festivities.
The Pirates scored 15 goals over their final four games of the regular season, including a 1-1 tie with Rancocas Valley.
The Pirates offense is paced by Sackner, who led the team in goals scored this season with 15. A total of four different players have enjoyed multiple goal games this season as the Pirates outscored their opponents 47-21.
Pemberton comes into this first round contest following a tie with Westampton Tech, 1-1, in their regular season finale. The Hornets enter on a three game unbeaten streak that also includes two victories, both of them shutouts.
The Hornets were paced offensively by Millisa Yensel, who scored 29 regular season goals. The next closest in goals scored was Abby Todd, who finished with 6.
The Hornets were shutout only twice this season, including the 4-0 loss to Cinnaminson, which came in the midst of a six game losing streak. Pemberton went on two lengthy streaks this season, both for six games. The other was a six game winning streak that included four wins against division opponents.
Cinn City Sports will have live coverage of girl’s soccer vs Pemberton beginning at 2pm today. Be sure to follow us on Twitter for updates throughout the game.
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