Moreno Valley kept a clean sheet against Orange Vista on Wednesday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 1-0 victory over the Coyotes. Given Moreno Valley's advantage in MaxPreps' California soccer rankings (they are ranked 273rd, while Orange Vista are ranked 614th) , the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Moreno Valley's one-goal win came courtesy of Alex Rivera, who's now up to three this season.
Vikings
| 01/14/26 @ Orange Vista | 1-0 |
| 01/09/26 @ Paloma Valley | 3-0 |
| 01/07/26 @ Poly | 8-1 |
The win was the third in a row for Moreno Valley, bringing their record up to 8-4-3. The victories came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only given up one goal over those three matches. As for Orange Vista, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-8-4 record this season.
Moreno Valley didn't take long to hit the pitch again: they've already played their next matchup, a 1-1 draw against Valley View on the 16th. As for Orange Vista, they have also already played their next match, a 2-1 win against Poly on the 16th.
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