Hatchets fall short in semis
FORT BRANCH - The Washington Hatchets soccer team finished off their season on a down note with a 3-1 loss to Gibson Southern on Thursday. However, in spite of having just 10 players on the field for 2/3rds of the game, the scoreboard was the only thing that favored Gibson Southern at the end of 80 minutes. "It was tough being behind the 8-ball for much of the game. They are a good team and ...
Fort Branch witnessed Washington Hatchets soccer team's disappointing season finale on Thursday, as they suffered a 3-1 loss to Gibson Southern. Despite the team being down to 10 players for about two-thirds of the game, Gibson Southern's 3-1 victory was the only bright spot. Coach Evan Stoll acknowledged the challenges faced by his team, who had struggled with injuries and losses throughout the season.
The Hatchets entered the game trailing their opponents, trading yellow cards with Gibson Southern early on. Gibson Southern broke the deadlock early, only to be nullified by an interference call. Despite a goal from Victor Hernandez being nullified, the Hatchets' Victor Hernandez was shown a red card, leaving them with just 10 players for the remainder of the match.
Despite the disadvantage, the team managed to equalize just before halftime, with Cole McCleese scoring a dramatic equalizer. Gibson Southern extended their lead in the second half, and the Titans advanced to the sectional final, set to take place on Saturday at 8 p.m.
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