The McNeil Mavericks will venture away from home to face off against the Manor Mustangs at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. McNeil's last five matches have been decided by no more than a goal, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
McNeil's defense heads into the matchup hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Friday. They skirted past Cedar Ridge 1-0. The final result isn't all that surprising considering McNeil's considerable advantage in MaxPreps' Texas soccer rankings (they are ranked 192nd, while Cedar Ridge are ranked 472nd).
Meanwhile, Manor fell victim to Vista Ridge and their airtight defense on Friday. They came up short against the Rangers, falling 8-0. The loss continues a trend for Manor in their meetings with Vista Ridge: they've now lost five in a row.
McNeil's win bumped their record up to 11-6-4. As for Manor, they now have a losing record of 8-9-3.
McNeil beat Manor by a goal when the teams last played back in February, winning 2-1. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Mavericks since the team won't have the home-pitch advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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