Richland hadn't done well against Chiawana recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Bombers narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Riverhawks 1-0. The win was all the more spectacular given Richland's disadvantage in MaxPreps' Washington soccer rankings (they are ranked 63rd, while Chiawana are ranked tenth).
Richland's one-goal win came courtesy of Martin Rivera, who's now up to three this season.
Bombers
| 04/25/25 vs Chiawana | 1-0 |
| 04/19/25 vs Hanford | 2-1 |
| 04/04/25 vs Walla Walla | 7-0 |
| 03/25/25 vs Hermiston | 1-0 |
| 03/20/25 vs Kennewick | 2-1 |
Richland's victory was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 9-4. The home wins came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only given up two goals over those five games. As for Chiawana, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 12-1-1.
Coming up, Richland will face off against Kamiakin at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Richland will be up against Kamiakin's rather soft defense (which has allowed 2.64 goals per matchup), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Chiawana, they will challenge Hermiston at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Hermiston will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Chiawana surely won't give up without a fight.
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