Kearny Kardinals (Kearny, NJ) boosters exited the stadium thrilled Monday as they witnessed their soccer squad hold off the visiting Union City Soaring Eagles (Union City, NJ), 1-0 in a league battle.

The Kardinals (5-1) will now prepare for their battle against North Bergen (North Bergen, NJ). The Bruins enter the Hudson County - Coviello battle with a 2-3 record. In their last battle, North Bergen was edged by St. Peter's Prep (Jersey City, NJ), 7-0, in a league battle.

Next up, the Soaring Eagles battle the Hudson Catholic Hawks (Jersey City, NJ) in a Hudson County - Coviello battle, on Wednesday, September 18. Union City will attempt to upgrade on its 0-4 season record. The Hawks enter the battle with a 0-3 record after their 2-0 league loss to Dickinson (Jersey City, NJ).