Fans at Thursday's league battle between the Dublin Gaels (Dublin, CA) and the host Granada Matadors (Livermore, CA), saw Dublin's soccer squad hold off Granada by a count of 1-0.

The Gaels (9-1) will now prepare for their battle against San Ramon Valley (Danville, CA). The Wolves enter the battle with a 12-5 record. In their last battle, San Ramon Valley was edged by Foothill (Pleasanton, CA), 1-0, in a league battle.

Next up, the Matadors confront the De La Salle Spartans (Concord, CA) in a battle, on Tuesday, February 4. Granada will attempt to upgrade on its 5-5 season record. The Spartans enter the battle with a 5-3 record after their 3-0 league win over Livermore (Livermore, CA).