Mathews was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They lost 8-0 to the United Golden Eagles. While losing is never fun, the Mustangs can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Ohio soccer rankings (they are ranked 543rd, while the Golden Eagles are ranked 77th).
Mathews' defeat dropped their record down to 3-7. As for United, the victory (which was their seventh in a row) raised their record to 11-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Mathews will venture away from home to face off against Pymatuning Valley at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Pymatuning Valley is coming into the match with three straight losses at home, meaning Mathews will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for United, they will be staying on the road on Monday to face off against Columbiana at 5:00 p.m. Columbiana is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 3.5 goals per game this season.
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