The Point Arena Pirates will take on the Clear Lake Cardinals at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Point Arena's last four matches have been decided by no more than a goal, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Point Arena is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of California's top teams: Credo, who was ranked ninth at the time (Point Arena was ranked 18th). The Pirates' defense stepped up to hand the Gryphon a 1-0 shutout on Friday. Point Arena wouldn't have won without Diana Camacho, who scored the game-winner.
Meanwhile, Clear Lake had to endure a four-match losing streak, but that streak is no more. They blew past Fort Bragg 3-0 on Tuesday. The result was nothing new for Clear Lake, who have now won eight matchups by three goals or more so far this season.
Clear Lake's victory bumped their record up to 9-13-1. As for Point Arena, their win bumped their record up to 4-6-4.
Point Arena might still be hurting after the 5-0 defeat they got from Clear Lake in their previous meeting on October 1st. Will the Pirates 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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