One goal had more than one meaning for Rania Fikri and Benet on Friday afternoon.
The Redwings' one goal this season was to return to the state championship match after losing in the Class 2A title last year. In order to do that, Benet knew it needed to score early against Crystal Lake Central in the Class 2A state semifinals at North Central College.
Benet pushed up the pressure early with a shot on goal five minutes into the match before Fikri found herself with the ball about eight yards in front of the goal. She took her touch, tried to stay composed and prayed after she shot the ball. While the defense locked Central down, the Redwings offense kept firing. Benet added an insurance goal when Ivana Vukas scored on a fast break with 35:25 left in the match and the team finished with eight shots on goal with five corner kicks.
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