Downey Vikings (Downey, CA) fans were thrilled Tuesday as they observed their soccer team knock off the host Gahr Gladiators (Cerritos, CA), 2-0 in a league challenge.

Next, the Vikings face the Paramount Pirates (Paramount, CA) in a San Gabriel Valley challenge, on Thursday, January 6. Downey will attempt to better on its 6-5 season record. The Pirates enter the challenge with a 8-3 record after their 10-0 league win over Lynwood (Lynwood, CA).

The Gladiators now have a 3-9 record. They take the field next when they travel to Dominguez for a San Gabriel Valley challenge on Thursday, January 6.