Akins is on a four-game streak of home losses, and Austin a seven-game streak of away losses. However, someone's due for a change in luck on Friday. The Akins Eagles will look to defend their home pitch against the Austin Maroons at 7:30 p.m. Akins' last three matches have been decided by no more than a goal, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Akins will bounce into Friday's game after beating Westlake, who they had gone 0-8 against in their nine prior meetings. Akins never let Westlake get on the board and left with a 1-0 win on Friday. The victory was all the more spectacular given the Eagles' disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas soccer rankings (they are ranked 511th, while the Chaparrals are ranked 127th).
Meanwhile, while it was all tied up 1-1 at halftime, Austin was not quite Westlake's equal in the second half on Monday. They took a 3-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Chaparrals.
Akins' win ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-11. As for Austin, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-12.
Akins came up short against Austin in their previous meeting on February 5th, falling 3-1. Will Akins have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more soccer content.
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