Roma Gladiators (Roma, TX) boosters exited the stadium pleased Friday as they witnessed their soccer team get by the host Grulla Gators (Rio Grande City, TX), 1-0 in a non-league test.

With the triumph, Roma moves its record to 2-1 on the campaign. The Gladiators travel to Mission Veterans Memorial (Mission, TX) to clash with the Patriots in a 5A Region 4 District 30 test on Tuesday, January 14. The Patriots come into the test with a record of 0-2.

Next up, the Gators confront the Vanguard Academy Mozart (Alamo, TX) in a 4A Region 4 District 30 outing, on Tuesday, January 14. Grulla will attempt to improve on its 0-3 season record.