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Pomperaug advances to SWC girls soccer championship after penalty shootout

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 31, 2026, 12:48 AM

Last updated Oct 31, 2026

Pomperaug advances to SWC girls soccer championship after penalty shootout
Summary

Pomperaug secured a place in the SWC girls soccer championship by defeating Newtown in a penalty shootout following a power outage at the Pomperaug Sports Complex on October 28, 2026. The match extended into a second round of penalty kicks after regulation and overtime failed to determine a winner, with Pomperaug ultimately winning 5-3. The game faced a delay due to the lights turning off before resuming. Pomperaug's goalkeeper Madelyn Martino played a crucial role by saving five consecutive penalty kicks. They will face top seed Notre Dame Prep in the championship on October 30, 2026.

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  • •Pomperaug won 5-3 in penalty kicks against Newtown.
  • •The match was delayed due to a timer issue with the lights.
  • •Madelyn Martino made five key penalty saves.
  • •Pomperaug will play Notre Dame Prep for the championship on October 30.
  • •Notre Dame Prep won their semifinal match 4-0 against Masuk.
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  • 12:48 AMYahoo Sports — Pomperaug wins SWC girls soccer tournament semifinal game after delay due to lights turning off
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The lights went out during Wednesday's SWC girls soccer tournament semifinal at Pomperaug.

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