Soccer Game Preview: Austin vs. Ysleta

The Austin Panthers will take on the Ysleta Indians at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

Austin took a loss when they played away from home last Friday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Tuesday. While the 2-2 score might suggest a draw, it was Austin who was credited with the victory. Austin got it done in the shootout by posting five goals to Riverside's four.

Austin will be up against a hot Ysleta team: the squad just extended their winning streak to five. Ysleta's defense stepped up to hand Bowie a 2-0 shutout on Friday. The Indians' defense has been rock solid lately; the team hasn't given up a goal in their last four matchups.

Kevin Portillo and Alan Nevarez scored both of Ysleta's goals, bringing their combined season tally to 19 goals.

Austin's win bumped their record up to 5-11. As for Ysleta, their victory bumped their record up to 11-5.

Austin might still be hurting after the 6-0 loss they got from Ysleta when the teams last played back in January. Will Austin have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.