Rural Retreat hasn't had much luck against Fort Chiswell recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Indians will be playing at home against the Pioneers at 5:00 p.m. Rural Retreat has given up an average of 7 goals per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Rural Retreat is headed into Thursday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their seventh straight game on Wednesday. They came up short against George Wythe, falling 8-0. While losing is never fun, Rural Retreat can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Virginia soccer rankings (they are ranked 228th, while George Wythe are ranked 112th).
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Fort Chiswell, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Monday. They never let George Wythe get on the board and left with a 2-0 victory on Monday.
Fort Chiswell's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 5-1. The home victories came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only given up zero goals over those three matchups. As for Rural Retreat, their loss dropped their record down to 0-7.
Rural Retreat might still be hurting after the 6-0 defeat they got from Fort Chiswell in their previous meeting back in March. Will the Indians have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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