Hammerheads Travel to Take on First Place Orlando
July 24, 2012 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Wilmington Hammerheads FC News Release
Wilmington, NC - The Wilmington Hammerheads head south this week to face USL PRO's first place seed, Orlando City Lions, for their third encounter this season. The Hammerheads and the Lions will face off at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 25 at the Florida Citrus Bowl.
The Hammerheads have held on to their fourth place position in the standings leading up to the playoffs with four games remaining in regular season play. The Hammerheads added three points to their season total following their 2-0 win versus Dayton on Friday at Legion Stadium, allowing them to sustain their unbeaten title at home this season.
The Hammerheads were scheduled to play the Charlotte Eagles this past weekend at Charlotte Christian Stadium, but the game was postponed for a later date due to inadequate field conditions.
When Orlando and Wilmington last encountered back on June 2 at Legion Stadium, the Hammerheads gave the Lions their first and only loss of the season thus far.
The Hammerheads defeated the Lions 3-1 after their nine match winning streak. Hammerheads duo Corey Hertzog and Mark Briggs tallied goals and assists upon one another to lead the team to a tremendous victory on their home turf in front of both Hammerheads fans and Lions supporters that ventured their way to North Carolina.
Following the game on Wednesday, the Hammerheads are scheduled a weekend off from any matches until the first weekend in August when they travel to Charleston for the second time to take on the Battery at Blackbaud Stadium on August 3rd. Both the Hammerheads and the Battery will then travel to Wilmington for another match versus one another on August 4th at Legion Stadium.
For more information about the Wilmington Hammerheads and to purchase tickets, please visit www.wilmingtonhammerheads.com or call our offices at (910) 777-2111.
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