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Lionsbridge FC clinched their playoff berth with a commanding 7-0 victory over Patuxent Football Athletic. Evan Howard’s hat trick and Christian Hatley’s early goal highlighted a match that solidified Lionsbridge’s strong season record. The playoffs will commence with a first-round match against Charlotte Independence II, while the loss ended Patuxent’s challenging season. Meanwhile, Northern Virginia FC also secured their playoff position by defeating Virginia Beach United.
Virginia Beach – Lionsbridge FC wrapped up their regular season with an impressive 7-0 victory against Patuxent Football Athletics at TowneBank Stadium, ensuring their spot in the playoffs for the fifth straight year. The decisive win brought Lionsbridge’s record to 12 wins, 2 losses, and 3 draws, accumulating a total of 30 points in the Chesapeake Division.
The match saw standout performances, particularly from Evan Howard, who netted his second hat trick of the season with goals in the 34th, 35th, and 40th minutes. Christian Hatley ignited the scoring frenzy just two minutes into the game with a volley, and Taig Healy added to the tally in the 10th minute after a short corner kick, contributing two assists during the first half. Following Howard’s hat trick, Sam Hall scored in the 47th minute, and Isiah Chisolm capped the scoring with a goal in the 51st minute.
Simultaneously, in a critical matchup earlier that evening, Northern Virginia FC secured their own playoff spot by defeating Virginia Beach United 4-2, ultimately eliminating VBU from playoff contention. NoVa FC finished atop the Chesapeake Division with a record of 10 wins, 1 loss, and 3 draws, earning a total of 33 points. Virginia Beach United concluded their season with a record of 9-3-2 and 29 points.
While Lionsbridge celebrates their playoff berth, the loss drops Patuxent’s record to a challenging 0-12-2 for the season. Prior to this match, Lionsbridge showcased their strength with a commanding 9-1 victory over Virginia Beach City FC only three days earlier in a friendly match.
For Lionsbridge FC, the playoffs will begin with a first-round match against Charlotte Independence II, scheduled for 7 p.m. on Tuesday at TowneBank Stadium. The anticipation is high as the team looks to leverage their strong regular season performance in pursuit of playoff success.
In the match between Northern Virginia FC and Virginia Beach United, NoVa FC established an early lead with three goals within the first 18 minutes of the game. Despite attempts from VBU’s Micah Wayland and Alexander Moody, who both scored to reduce the deficit, their efforts fell short. Matthew Dean’s goal in the 90th minute ultimately sealed the victory for Northern Virginia FC.
As the playoffs approach, Lionsbridge FC will aim to extend their playoff streak and compete for a championship, while Virginia Beach United will seek to regroup after a competitive season that did not yield a playoff spot.
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