So after getting robbed by the NEC and losing another game in controversial fashion, the Blue Devils find themselves 0-3-1 in league play and in need of running the table or help just to make the playoffs.
They respond by going 4-0-1. Quinnipiac falters down the stretch. Central goes to the NEC tournament and beats mighty Monmouth for the second time in a month on a field where the Hawks hadn't lost an NEC regular season game in close to three years.
Then, they down the two-seed, SFPA, who took one in New Britain when Central's tying goal in the final seconds is waved off. Revenge is sweet.
Oh, and they do it all after nearly losing their leader less than two years ago to a heart attack.
Amazing stuff. I couldn't write a better script myself. Well, there's one more thing that makes the story better, but you'll have to read the paper Monday to find out.
I'll tell you one thing about the next chapter in this story. When the Devils go to UConn (I'd be stunned if they are sent anywhere else), they have a shot. Soccer is like Hockey in that the best team doesn't always win. CCSU's defense is solid. If they can get one break or convert one good chance, the Blue Devils could pull off another stunner.
After all, considering the last month, would anything this team does surprise you?
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