Round 12: Ryan Ties North, 0-0

RANKINGS

As of Thursday night, the Soccer Coaches Poll has North ranked as the 10th best team in Southeastern Pennsylvania. The Philadelphia Inquirer has the Falcons ranked as the 5th best team in the area.

AT STAKE

On Friday night, North and Ryan battled in a crucial PCL Red Division Game as each team tries to cement its seed for the upcoming playoffs. North was in second, right on the heels of Judge and just ahead of the Prep. Ryan was in 5th place, right behind LaSalle.


THE GAME

From the outset, North controlled the contest and played an uptempo game agains the Raiders, who we defeated 3-1 in an earlier season match. This time though, North was not able to find the net during regulation. Unlike many other teams, North played to win in the overtime periods.

As was the story during regulation, the Falcons just could not find the range against Ryan. Chance after chance went wide, over the bar or at the keeper.

Junior goalkeeper, John McCarthy did not have many opportunities but those that he had, he handled very well.

NEXT GAME

Next up is a huge game for 2nd place on Tuesday, October 14th vs. Prep at the Diary Fields in Fairmount Park (33rd Street off of Kelly Drive). This game will determine 2nd place. Game time is 3:30 PM.