El Cerrito hadn't done well against Albany recently (they were 1-7-1 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Gauchos never let the Cougars get on the board and left with a 3-0 win. The final result isn't all that surprising considering El Cerrito's considerable advantage in MaxPreps' California soccer rankings (they are ranked 99th, while Albany are ranked 336th).
Gauchos
| 12/19/25 vs Albany | 3-0 |
| 12/16/25 vs Richmond | 5-0 |
| 12/11/25 @ Pinole Valley | 2-1 |
The victory keeps El Cerrito at an undefeated 5-0-1. Those wins came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only given up one goal over those three contests. As for Albany, with the defeat, they broke their four-match winning streak and moved their record to 4-2-2.
El Cerrito and Albany will both get a bit of extra prep time before their next matchups. The next time the Gauchos see the pitch they'll take on Livermore at 6:00 p.m. on January 6, 2026. As for Albany, their break will end when they face Branson at 6:00 p.m. on January 5, 2026.
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