PHILADELPHIA LIBERTY BLUE gutted out a close 3-2 win against MARINA MANTAS.

Neither team gained more than a two-goal lead, and JAY ALLEN's goal in the second period proved to be the difference maker.

PHILADELPHIA LIBERTY BLUE was sparked by CONNOR FERRELL, who had one goal and one assist. FERRELL scored 8:35 into the second period to make the score 3-1 PHILADELPHIA LIBERTY BLUE. RYAN FERRELL picked up the assist.

PHILADELPHIA LIBERTY BLUE forced MARINA MANTAS goalie Antonio Venezio to work between the pipes, taking 31 shots. Team's forwards weren't the only contributers offensively, and the team's defensemen showcased their scoring touch with two goals.

PHILADELPHIA LIBERTY BLUE also got a goal from NICK POPPOFF as well. More assists for PHILADELPHIA LIBERTY BLUE came via MIKE WALSH and STEPHEN LEVCHENCO, who contributed one each.

MARINA MANTAS was led by Thomas Hartshorn, who finished with one goal and one assist. Hartshorn scored 9:39 into the second period to make the score 3-2 PHILADELPHIA LIBERTY BLUE. Tyler Gulan assisted on the tally. Shawn Humphries also scored for MARINA MANTAS. In addition, MARINA MANTAS received assists from Danny Salazar, who had one.

ADRIAN ORIO made 17 saves for PHILADELPHIA LIBERTY BLUE on 19 shots. PHILADELPHIA LIBERTY BLUE avoided the penalty box for the entire game and scored zero goals off of zero power plays. Venezio rejected 28 shots on goal for MARINA MANTAS. MARINA MANTAS ended with no penalties and went 0-for-0 on the power play.