With a playoff win on the line, Del Rio rose to the challenge on Thursday. While the 1-1 score might suggest a draw, it was the Del Rio Rams who were credited with the victory. The Del Rio Rams got it done in the shootout by posting five goals to the San Marcos Rattlers's four. Given the Rams' advantage in MaxPreps' Texas soccer rankings (they are ranked 74th, while the Rattlers are ranked 321st), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Del Rio has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 14-4-2 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they scored 15 goals over those five matches. San Marcos has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-13-2 record this season.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Del Rio beat San Marcos by a score of 1-1 later that day.
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