The Viewmont Vikings will take on the Bonneville Lakers at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. Neither team made it on the board the last time they hit the pitch, so they've probably got a bit of extra motivation.
Viewmont is probably headed into the match with a chip on their shoulder considering Northridge just ended the team's four-game winning streak on Tuesday. While the 0-0 score might suggest a draw, it was the Knights who were credited with the win. Northridge got it done in the shootout by posting four goals to Viewmont's two. Viewmont fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team's lost against Northridge since on Tuesday.
Bonneville is likely headed into the game with a focus on the second half, which is when things went downhill against Bountiful on Tuesday. The Lakers fell 2-0 to the RedHawks. While losing is never fun, Bonneville can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Utah soccer rankings (they are ranked 95th, while Bountiful are ranked 23rd).
Bonneville has also traveled a rocky road recently, having lost seven of their last eight contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-9 record this season. As for Viewmont, their loss dropped their record down to 7-5.
Viewmont beat Bonneville by a goal when the teams last played back in March, winning 3-2. Will the Vikings repeat their success, or do the Lakers have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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