Soccer Game Preview: Nimitz vs. Alief Elsik

The Nimitz Cougars will hit the road for the first time this season to take on the Alief Elsik Rams at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Given that both suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.

Wednesday just wasn't the day for Nimitz's offense. They came up short against Alief Hastings on Wednesday, falling 3-0. The Cougars have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Meanwhile, while the 3-3 score might suggest a draw, it was Aldine who was credited with the win on Saturday. Aldine got it done in the shootout by posting four goals to Alief Elsik's three.

Alief Elsik's defeat dropped their record down to 5-3-1. As for Nimitz, their loss dropped their record down to 0-2.

Nimitz came up short against Alief Elsik in their previous matchup back in January of 2019, falling 2-0. Can Nimitz avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.