Freedom Shocks Undefeated Parkland in OT EPC Semifinal Thrill

BREAKING: In a stunning upset, fourth-seeded Freedom High School defeated top-seeded Parkland in a thrilling 1-0 overtime victory during the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference (EPC) semifinals today at Pleasant Valley High School. This remarkable win propels Freedom (15-2-3) into the championship game, shocking Parkland (18-1-1), who entered the match undefeated.

After a tense regulation where neither team could find the net, it was Freedom’s Eduardo Freitas who scored the golden goal just minutes into overtime, assisted by Luke Twiggar. The decisive moment electrified the crowd and secured Freedom’s spot in the EPC final.

Despite being outshot 9-5, Freedom’s goalkeeper Ben Rodriguez showcased exceptional skill, making nine saves to earn a clean sheet. His performance was pivotal in keeping Freedom in contention throughout the match.

Freedom will now face Emmaus in the EPC final at 1 p.m. on Saturday at Northampton Area High School. Emmaus also triumphed in their semifinal, edging out Northampton with a 1-0 overtime victory.

This thrilling semifinal has created significant momentum for Freedom as they head into the championship, and fans are eagerly anticipating the match against Emmaus. The emotional stakes are high as Freedom aims to clinch the title after this remarkable win.

For exclusive photos from the game, click the gallery above featuring images by lehighvalleylive.com’s Saed Hindash. Stay tuned for more updates as the championship approaches!