In their second meeting of the season against Clayton Valley, the Dons brought fierce intensity to their home field. After a defensive stalemate through the first half, both sides searched for an offensive breakthrough. Acalanes’ backline remained disciplined and organized, repeatedly turning away the Ugly Eagles despite Clayton Valley controlling possession in the Dons’ defensive third. The match seemed destined for a scoreless draw between two evenly matched defensive units until a long cross from wide found its way past the Acalanes keeper in the final 2 minutes, giving Clayton Valley a 1-0 victory.