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Eisenhower Soccer Wins Shootout Thriller
Ike girls soccer team advances to regional finals with 3-2 shootout victory over Troy Athens.
edged Troy Athens 3-2 in a shootout in a Division 1 regional semifinal game on Tuesday night.
After the teams played to 2-2 after overtime, the game moved on to a shootout.
Both Eisenhower and Troy Athens missed their first shots, only to make their next three.
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On the team's fifth shot, Eisenhower senior captain scored on a shot placed nicely in the right corner.
Eisenhower goalie Danielle Purgar than sealed the victory for the Eagles when she saved a shot by Troy Athens senior Haley Svrcina.
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Sophie Maccagnone, Alyson Brady and Alyssa Lotito also scored in the shootout for Eisenhower.
Eisenhower will play Novi in the regional finals on Friday at 7 p.m. at Troy Athens. Novi defeated Fraser on Tuesday in the other regional semifinal.
