Medina FC to face Ukraine for playoff title

By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 12 August 2023 at 8:33 am

Seeded No. 3, the Medina Mustangs FC will take on top seeded Ukraine in the Buffalo District Soccer League 3rd Division playoff championship game at 3 p.m. Sunday at Sahlen’s Sports Park.

Medina FC, which has won 8 of its last 9 games, brings a 9-2-1 record into the title contest. The lone setback during that long streak was a late season 4-1 loss to Ukraine which is 9-1-1 0n the season.

Medina FC advanced to the finals by defeating Buffalo Night 5-3 in the quarterfinals and LA United 3-1 in the semifinals.

Ukraine, which drew a bye in the first round, downed JL Dutch 3-0 in the semifinals.

Medina’s leading goal scorers on the season have been Peter Martillotta with 9, Nate Dillenbeck 8, Steven Anderson 5 and Greg Husung 4. Husung also has a team leading 8 assists.