Late Goal Pushes Republic Past Liberty

Soccer 106Republic blew a 3-0 lead, but recovered to beat Liberty Thursday at home, 4-3.

The Lady Tigers jumped on top with two minutes left in the first half on a penalty kick by Sara Marcotte. They scored two more goals early in the second half. One came when Samantha Minor scored on a corner kick by Sierra Casagrand with 33:25 remaining. The next was a goal by Casagrand, giving Republic its 3-0 lead.

But Liberty answered quickly and seized the momentum, scoring three goals in succession to tie the game.

Marcotte netted the game-winner on a cross from Sierra Casagrand to help Republic salvage the victory.

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