Woodbridge got their first taste of in-conference action this week and they started things off strong. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 2-1 victory over the Irvine Vaqueros on Tuesday. The win was all the more spectacular given the Warriors' disadvantage in MaxPreps' California soccer rankings (they are ranked 797th, while the Vaqueros are ranked 218th).
Shay Giffin and Nikhil Strasma scored both of Woodbridge's goals, which were season-firsts for both players.
Woodbridge's victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 2-8-4. As for Irvine, their loss dropped their record down to 6-3-1.
Woodbridge will square off against Northwood at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Irvine, they will challenge Laguna Beach at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Irvine's last five games have been decided by no more than a goal, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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