Soccer Game Preview: La Mirada vs. Eagle Rock

The La Mirada Matadores will face off against the Eagle Rock Eagles at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. La Mirada's last four matchups have been decided by no more than a goal, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.

La Mirada heads in on the heels of a playoff contest on Saturday. While the 0-0 score might suggest a draw, it was Sage Hill who was credited with the win. Sage Hill got it done in the shootout by posting four goals to La Mirada's three. The Matadores' defeat signaled the end of their four-game winning streak.

La Mirada will be up against a hot Eagle Rock team: the squad just extended their winning streak to six. While the 0-0 score might suggest a draw, it was Eagle Rock who was credited with the victory on Saturday. Eagle Rock got it done in the shootout by posting three goals to Chatsworth's one. Given the Eagles' advantage in MaxPreps' California soccer rankings (they are ranked 92nd, while the Chancellors are ranked 331st), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.

La Mirada's loss dropped their record down to 13-9. As for Eagle Rock, their win bumped their record up to 15-2.