Melvindale Cardinals (Melvindale, MI) backers exited the stadium pleased Saturday as they witnessed their soccer team knock off the visiting Coldwater Cardinals (Coldwater, MI), 4-1 in a non-league test.

With the victory, Melvindale improves its record to 1-0 on the year. The Cardinals travel to Milan (Milan, MI) to clash with the Big Reds in a non-league game on Monday, August 18. The Big Reds come into the game with a record of 1-0. Milan 1-1 in their recent non-league game against Carlson (Gibraltar, MI)

The Cardinals (0-1) will now prepare for their bout against Kalamazoo Central (Kalamazoo, MI). The Maroon Giants go into the non-league bout with a 1-0 record. In their last bout, Kalamazoo Central got by Harper Creek (Battle Creek, MI), 3-1, in a non-league bout.