The Harrisburg Heat delivered an exciting and hard-fought weekend at Hersheypark Arena, securing back-to-back victories and building momentum heading into the final weekend of the regular season. On Friday night, the Heat defeated United Elite Krajisnik FC, 9–6, pulling away with a dominant five-goal fourth quarter after a tightly contested first three periods that featured multiple ties and lead changes. Harrisburg controlled the pace throughout, outshooting Krajisnik 35–15.
Bruno Henrique led the offensive effort with two goals to earn first star honors, while Oscar Barrientos added two goals of his own, including a pivotal go-ahead score early in the fourth quarter. Additional contributions from Danny Osuji, Jereme Raley, and Victor Parreiras highlighted the team’s depth, as six different players found the back of the net in the victory.
The momentum carried into Saturday night as the Heat edged Spice City FC, 6–5, in a thrilling contest. Harrisburg showed resilience throughout, battling back from multiple deficits before sealing the win late in the fourth quarter. Barrientos delivered a standout performance with two goals and one assist, earning first star honors, while Parreiras netted the game-winning goal with just over a minute remaining. The Heat once again controlled the offensive tempo, outshooting Spice City 43–26.
With the two victories, Harrisburg continues to surge at the right time as the postseason approaches. The Heat will conclude their regular season this weekend at Hersheypark Arena, hosting FC Baltimore 1729 on Friday at 7:05 PM and Salisbury Steaks on Saturday at 7:05 PM. Tickets can be purchased at harrisburgheat.com/tickets.
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