The Greene Central varsity soccer team from Snow Hill, NC, will host a home playoff match against East Duplin from Beulaville, NC, today at 6 p.m. This game is part of the 2024 NCHSAA Men’s Soccer Championships – 2A tournament.
Here’s what you need to know:
What: North Carolina High School Soccer
Who: East Duplin vs Greene Central
When: Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Bracket: 2024 NCHSAA Men’s Soccer Championships – 2A
Live stream: Watch here
Game Preview: East Duplin vs. Greene Central: 2024-25 Season Analysis and Upcoming Matchup
The 2024-25 soccer season has brought impressive records and stats for both East Duplin and Greene Central. Both teams have shown strong performances in their conferences, and their recent records make their upcoming playoff faceoff highly anticipated. Here’s an analysis of their rankings, records, standout players, and key statistics leading into the game.
Rankings and Overall Record
Both teams are positioned well in the North Carolina soccer rankings, though Greene Central has an edge:
- Greene Central is ranked 736th nationally and 73rd in North Carolina with a class rank of 5th. Their record is 18-5 overall, with a flawless 12-0 conference record, demonstrating dominance in league play.
- East Duplin, while slightly behind in rankings, holds a respectable 1,066th national rank and 99th state rank, placing them 8th in their class. They’ve built a strong 15-6-1 overall record with a 10-2 conference record.
Home and Away Performance
Both teams have been formidable in both home and away games, though Greene Central has a slight advantage:
- Greene Central boasts a 9-1 home record and a 9-4 away record, showing consistency across all locations.
- East Duplin has an equally impressive 7-4 home record and a 7-2-1 away record, making them a resilient traveling team with a strong ability to win on the road.
Team Scoring Averages and Goals
Scoring averages show the offensive strengths of each team:
- Greene Central averages 3.8 goals per game with balanced scoring across periods, and they have a total of 87 goals for the season.
- East Duplin averages 3.2 goals per game and has scored 70 goals overall, reflecting a steady offensive flow but slightly lower numbers than Greene Central.
Key Players and Individual Achievements
Each team has standout players driving their success:
- For East Duplin, Yoskar Canales (#3) has been a prolific scorer with 27 goals and 10 assists, making him a dual threat.
- Greene Central’s Josh Osorio (#13) leads his team with 31 goals, while Miguel Zavala (#10) has contributed 16 assists, giving Greene Central both a leading scorer and a top playmaker.
Common Opponents and Results
When looking at common opponents, both teams have faced some shared challenges, though results vary:
- East Duplin holds a 3-3 record against common opponents, with notable wins over Spring Creek and South Lenoir but losses to Clinton and Wallace-Rose Hill.
- Greene Central has a 2-2 record against the same teams, including wins over Spring Creek and South Lenoir, but a tough loss to Clinton.
Defensive Comparison and Goalkeeping
In defense, Greene Central has been slightly more effective, conceding 30 goals across the season, compared to East Duplin’s 41 goals against. This difference in defensive performance could play a role in the upcoming game as both teams prepare to test each other’s defensive lines.
Playoff Readiness
Both teams enter this match with confidence, each having won a playoff game to reach this stage. With Greene Central’s stronger conference record and slightly higher offensive and defensive stats, they may be entering the game as a favorite, but East Duplin’s resilient road record and scoring potential make them a formidable opponent.
Summary
The Greene Central vs. East Duplin playoff match promises to be a thrilling contest between two well-matched teams. Greene Central’s robust home record and higher goal count give them a statistical edge, but East Duplin’s top scorers and solid away performance suggest they could challenge Greene Central’s defense and make for a closely contested playoff clash.
