Cerritos College women’s soccer team won two Southern Coast Conference games against Pasadena College, and Long Beach City College over the weekend, shutting both teams out 4-0 and 3-0 respectively.
They advanced to 10-1-10 and 4-0-0 on the season.
The Falcons scored the games first goal against Pasadena when sophomore forward Daniela Martin scored 26 minutes in, after being substituted for midfielder Tatiana Cortes.
Falcons placed an emphasis on team characteristics leading them to the win.
“They key for us was team work, “We hustled and kept up our communication and it helped us get the win,” sophomore forward Liliana Leos said.
Playing in the rain, and the large field was a disadvantage for Pasadena College.
“A lot went wrong for us. There was a miscommunication on the first goal, the other free kick could have been stopped,” Pasadena Coach Randy Lilavois. “It was hard to play on the field and in this weather,” said Lilavois.
Sophomore defenders Justine Telles, Janet Arroyo Morgan Thompson were able to limited Pasadena College offensively, covering passes and creating space on the field.
“We are well organized defensively and held to opportunities to score,” coach Ruben Gonzalez mentioned.
Freshman forward Daniela Martin scored during the 26 in the game. In the first half of the game the Falcons took the lead by two points and second half scoring another goal.
Freshman goalkeeper Sandra Coto made three saves.
The Falcons controlled the tempo of the game with 14 shots on goal and held Pasadena to only four shots on goal.
“Every team will come out and play harder against us because of our reputation, but it will be hard to beat us,” Gonzalez stated.
The Falcons were able to control the entire game against the Vikings.
Sophomore Liliana Leos stole the ball at midfield then passed it to freshman Cindy Corona when she reached the top of the penalty box.
While forward Cindy Corona made her first goal of the season, scoring on Sara Thatcher from Long Beach College.
Before half time Freshman Daniela Martin scored a goal off of an assist Telles.
Martha Rodriguez scored her first goal of the year from an assist from Alexis Clavesilla.
Freshman goalkeeper Sandra Coto made two saves to record her seventh shutout of the season.
