The Zapata Hawks will challenge Vanguard Academy Beethoven at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.
While the 3-3 score might suggest a draw, it was IDEA North Mission who was credited with the victory on Friday. IDEA North Mission got it done in the shootout by posting four goals to Zapata's one. The Hawks haven't had much luck with IDEA North Mission recently, as the team has come up short the last seven times they've met.
Vanguard Academy Beethoven is headed into Friday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their sixth straight game on Tuesday. They came up short against Valley View, falling 9-1. While losing is never fun, Vanguard Academy Beethoven can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas soccer rankings (they are ranked 799th, while Valley View is ranked 273rd).
Zapata's defeat dropped their record down to 2-5. As for Vanguard Academy Beethoven, their loss dropped their record down to 2-12.
Zapata took their win against Vanguard Academy Beethoven in their previous meeting back in January by a conclusive 5-2. Will Zapata repeat their success, or does Vanguard Academy Beethoven have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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