USL League Two playoff quick hit
Dothan United advances to national semifinal
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Friday's USL League Two playoff action saw Dothan United win the Southern Conference championship, advancing to Sunday's national semifinal. Ft Lauderdale United charged forward from the opening whistle, looking to take a quick lead. Dothan weathered the storm, and made a hard press of their own. A hand ball in the box drew a PK for Dothan in the 16th minute. Santiago Hoyos converted to take the lead. Four minutes later, Hoyos got his brace. Dothan held that 2-0 lead until Ft Lauderdale pulled one back in the 65th minute. There were some tense moments from that point forward, but Dothan held on to secure the 2-1 victory. In fifteen league games this season (including the playoffs) the Dragons have never allowed more than one goal in a game, conceding just 7 for the entire season. And they've put up 8 clean sheets. They'll be leaning on that defense when they face Vermont Green on Sunday, July 27 at 6:30 Eastern time (5:30 Central).
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Vermont Green needed overtime to beat Lionsbridge on Friday night. Regular time ended tied up at 1-1, but Vermont surged and got two more in overtime to put it to bed 3-1 to win the Eastern Conference championship. There was a huge crowd on hand, and they'll be back in force on Sunday.
The winner of Sunday's match will move on to play for the national championship.