Wagner is 0-10 against Smithson Valley since March of 2018 but things could change on Friday. The Wagner Thunderbirds will look to defend their home pitch against the Smithson Valley Rangers at 7:15 p.m. Wagner has given up an average of 4.5 goals per game this season, so hopefully the team got some defensive drills in this week.
Wagner is headed into Friday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 14th straight game on Tuesday. They came up short against Veterans Memorial, falling 6-2. Things were pretty much settled by the half as the Thunderbirds were already down 3-0.
Damian Martinez and Ian Del Rio scored both of Wagner's goals, which were season-firsts for both players.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Smithson Valley, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Friday. They skirted past New Braunfels 2-1.
Smithson Valley's win was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 8-7. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they scored 17 goals over those five games. As for Wagner, their loss dropped their record down to 4-17.
Wagner suffered a grim 6-2 defeat to Smithson Valley when the teams last played back in February. Will Wagner 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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