The Atlanta

Silverbacks and the Atlanta classics both played at

Dekalb Memorial Stadium on Saturday evening. The Classics

got a big win over the first place team in the league and

found themselves in the top spot, while the Silverbacks

suffered a small setback.

The

Classics (6-2-1) hosted the North Virgiania Majestics and

scored 10 minutes into the game. D. Arrington got the

goal which was assisted by Lea Shreve. The Classics held

the lead until early in the second half. Vicky Brunt of

the Majestics found the back of the Atlanta net and tied

the game, forcing an overtime. 18 minutes into the

overtime, Joline Charlton scored the golden goal and put

the Classics on top of the W-League standings.

The

Silverbacks (8-6-2) hosted the Hampton Roads Mariners and

found themselves down 2-0 at the half. the Mariners

scored the two goals within five minutes right before the

half. Iggy Moleka scored a goal for the Silverbacks a

half an hour into the second half, but it wasn't enough.

There will

be another doubleheader at Dekalb Memorial Stadium this

Saturday. The Atlanta Classics will kick things off with

a 4 p.m. match against the Charlotte Eagles. The

Silverbacks will follow the Classics match with a 7:30

p.m. game against the Raleigh Capital Express.