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Originally posted by NHSXCOACH:
Northwestern downs Mauldin 2-0. Holden McConahey scored the Trojans first goal at the 20 minute mark of the first half. Mauldin came out in the 2nd half and picked up the pressure, but was unable to score. Nathan Arroyo found the back of the net with 17 minutes to play in the second half to close out the scoring. Keeper Taylor Crawford recorded the 19th shut-out this season in goal for the Trojans.
Great hard fought match by both teams.
Excellent review of the NW-Mauldin game. Both teams played well, with NW being a little sharper and able to take advantage of their opportunites. Mauldin was able to press but was not able to get enough quality shots on goal. There was a light wind that NW had in the first half and Mauldin in the second. Mauldin actually controlled most of the ball in the second half until the second goal was scored. They deflated a little after that, but still hung in there. Any team that does not have overall great team speed will get destroyed by NW. They play a fast paced game and will be hard for anyone to beat. The NW defenders were able to stop Mauldin as they got close to the goal. Overall it was an enjoying game to watch.