LM traveled to #6 seeded Pennsbury for their 2nd round District One playoff game. Pennsbury was a very solid team, with good height up front & in the back, which would help them this afternoon.
The 1st goal came quickly as Pennsbury took advantage of a questionable foul called on the Aces right near the corner flag. They put the free kick into the box and jammed it home with only 3 minutes played to take an early 1-0 lead. The game was played on a big field, which seemed to benefit Pennsbury's speed and passing game. However LM held tough the rest of the half with great hustle and tenacious pressure on the ball, keeping Pennsbury off the board and generating a little offense themselves, but couldn't get the equalizer. 1-0 at half.
Ten minutes into the 2nd half Pennsbury scored again, this time on a beautiful header off a corner kick, and the Aces were forced into needing another big comeback to keep their season alive. Pennsbury controlled most the play for the 1st 15 minutes of the half, as the game became a little chippy. Midway thru the 2nd half Pennsbury was awarded a PK and made good to take a 3-0 lead. LM never gave up but just couldn't get on the board. It was a touching moment for everyone to see the Aces finish the game with their 11 seniors on the field.
Nobody likes to lose their last game of the season, but only 1 playoff team in the state can avoid it. LM finished with an overall record of 11-5-4, a mark that both the players & coaching staff can be proud of. Congratulations to the Aces All-Central League selections; 1st team - senior Quinn Vagnoni, 2nd team - senior Anthony Haines, and Honorable Mention - junior keeper Sabastian Jenkins.
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