The Granada Matadors will square off against the Archie Williams Peregrine Falcons at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Granada's last three matchups have been decided by no more than a goal, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Granada is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Tuesday. While the 1-1 score might suggest a draw, it was Granada who was credited with the win. Granada got it done in the shootout by posting five goals to Pittsburg's four. The victory continues a trend for the Matadors in their matchups with the Pirates: they've now won three in a row.
Granada will be up against a hot Archie Williams squad: the team just extended their winning streak to three. Archie Williams came within a single goal of losing the streak, but they secured a 2-1 W against Cardinal Newman. The win was all the more spectacular given the Peregrine Falcons' disadvantage in MaxPreps' California soccer rankings (they are ranked 105th in California, while the Cardinals are ranked 26th in California).
Granada's victory bumped their record up to 15-7. As for Archie Williams, their win bumped their record up to 12-4.
Granada beat Archie Williams 6-4 in their previous matchup back in December of 2024. The rematch might be a little tougher for Granada 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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