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Richfield Patch Game of The Week: RHS Boys Soccer

The Richfield boy's soccer team has a tough early season test against Apple Valley, the two-time defending Class AA champions who have won 47 straight games.

RICHFIELD PATCH GAME OF THE WEEK

Soccer

Richfield (1-15-2, 0-10 Classic Suburban Conference last season) vs. Apple Valley (23-0, 9-0 South Suburban Conference last season)

Cheat Sheet

Where: Apple Valley High School

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When: 7 p.m. Thursday

Last Meeting: Apple Valley defeated Richfield 6-0 on the road last season. The two teams scrimmaged August 20th.

On the Line

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The Spartans face the two-time defending Class AA champions, who has won 47 straight games, but lost all 11 starters from last season.

Players to Watch

Eduardo Chavero Hernandez—Richfield goalie.

  • The senior goalkeeper stopped several point blank shots in their opening 2-0 loss against Minneapolis Washburn.

Derek Smith—Apple Valley sweeper

  • Senior captain Smith moves to sweeper after being a reserve midfielder last season.

The Spartans will win if ...

They can create offensive opportunities against a young Apple Valley defense.

The Eagles will win if ...

They can continue to keep their focus as they have not lost a game since 2008.

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