Canton girls’ soccer came away with a crucial 1-0 victory over Mansfield, thanks to late-game heroics from sophomore Juliana Cabrera.
In a tightly contested matchup between two teams battling for position in the state tournament rankings, Cabrera found the back of the net in the 62nd minute to break the deadlock and give the Bulldogs the decisive goal.
The win was especially significant given how closely matched the teams have been this season. Canton and Mansfield previously met on September 22, playing to a 1-1 draw. Entering this matchup, Canton was ranked 31st and Mansfield 32nd, with the top 32 teams qualifying for the state tournament.
With the victory, Canton extended its winning streak to three games and strengthened its position in the postseason race.
The Bulldogs will look to keep their momentum going when they travel to Attleboro on Thursday for a 3:45 p.m. matchup.
