A Crucial Win in the Race for Playoffs

Spindles 3 - 2 Highlanders

5' - Adjei (Behan)

30' - Locicero (Buttofucco)

34' - Buttofucco

As the end of the regular season closes in, every point is crucial in the race for the best possible playoff seeding.

Tuesday night's victory over Highlanders was a big step for Spindles.

A strong first half was ultimately enough for the win.

Zeidane Adjei opened the scoring thanks to the pressure of Ethan Behan on a keeper error outside of the box.

Adjei chipped it in from 30 yards out, 1-0, 5'.

More chances rolled in for the Spins.

Later in the half, a low corner kick from Anthony Buttofucco found its way to John Locicero for an easy tap-in. 2-0, 30'.

With the momentum in Spindles favor, Buttofucco blew past 2 Highlanders defencemen down the wing and tucked one in the bottom right corner. 3-0, 34'.

Buttofucco's first goal for the club.

Feeling optimistic at the break, the second half became a tougher battle for Spindles.

Highlanders did not give up, pressing all half in the hope for a comeback.

A defensive error at the top of the box gave Highlanders a free shot to make the score 3-1.

With more pressure coming, Spindles conceded a penalty during the referee's stoppage time.

Luckily for the Spins, the spot kick was not enough. Settling the final score at 3-2.

A hard-fought 3 points as we enter the final matchweek of the regular season on Thursday, July 11 at 8 pm against Rascals.