Vista del Lago had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They never let the Rio Linda Knights onto the board and left with a 2-0 win on Wednesday. Given the Eagles' advantage in MaxPreps' California soccer rankings (they are ranked 135th, while the Knights are ranked 417th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
The victory made it two in a row for Vista del Lago and bumps their season record up to 10-5. As for Rio Linda, their loss dropped their record down to 14-8.
Looking ahead, Vista del Lago will face off against Antelope at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Antelope's last four contests have been decided by no more than a goal, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. Rio Linda does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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