Chicago U-High Defeats Providence in Sectional Semifinal
Alexander Yamini scores twice as U-High advances to face Lemont in the Class 2A sectional final.
Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Soccer
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Chicago U-High secured a 2-1 victory over Providence on Monday night during the Class 2A sectional semifinal. With the win, U-High maintains its undefeated 17-0-2 record and advances to the next round.
Why it matters
The victory keeps Chicago U-High's championship hopes alive and sets up a crucial matchup in the sectional final. Providence concludes its season following a hard-fought contest despite being short-handed.
Alexander Yamini scored both goals for U-High, while Aleksander Chavez recorded 10 saves for Providence. Providence finishes its season with an overall record of 17-6-2.
The players
Alexander Yamini
He is a key player for Chicago U-High who scored both goals during the sectional semifinal victory.
Aleksander Chavez
He is the goalkeeper for Providence who kept his team competitive by making 10 saves during the match.
Leo Mendoza
He is a player for Providence who scored the team's only goal in the 20th minute.
Aldo Dominguez
He is a Providence player who provided the assist for the team's lone goal.
Jovanny Gonzalez
He is the leading scorer for Providence who was unavailable for the match.
The details
Alexander Yamini leveled the match in the 29th minute before scoring the decisive goal with 24:37 remaining in the game. Providence, playing without leading scorer Jovanny Gonzalez, opened the scoring in the 20th minute when Leo Mendoza converted a pass from Aldo Dominguez.
Timeline
Monday night: Chicago U-High defeated Providence in the sectional semifinal.
Friday at 5 p.m.: Chicago U-High plays Lemont in the sectional final.
Season Trajectory
The victory keeps Chicago U-High on track within the IHSA Class 2A state soccer tournament structure. This win sets the stage for a high-stakes showdown against Lemont to decide who moves forward in the bracket.
Chicago U-High advances with a perfect 17-0-2 record, while Providence ends its season with a 17-6-2 mark. U-High now prepares for a sectional final matchup against Lemont, which enters the game with a 15-2-3 record.
The takeaway
Chicago U-High moves forward by capitalizing on key scoring opportunities in the second half. The team now must recover quickly to prepare for Friday's final after narrowly edging out a tough Providence opponent.
What happens next
Chicago U-High plays Lemont in the Class 2A sectional final this Friday at 5 p.m.
Further reading
For more on the current tournament bracket, visit Chicago Soccer.
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