Diego Albanez helped lead the LBCC men’s soccer team to a win at Veterans Stadium against Pasadena City College with the total score of 4-0 on Friday.
LBCC’s Diego Albanez scored the first goal with an assist from Brian Chung in the ninth minute of the first half of the game.
During the first half, Pasadena’s Nathan Cruz went down in the 28th minute. Edward Morales Collided with an LBCC player in the 37th minute resulting in Morales receiving treatment.
Martin Manzanilla of Pasadena received a yellow card in the 28th minute of the second half for tackling a player.
LBCC scored three goals within the second half starting with Albanez in the 29th minute, Miguel Arroyo in the 35th minute, and William Cabello in the 40th minute.
LBCC coach Jorge Reyes was impressed with how the team played compared to their previous game against Los Angeles City College.
“We’ve been working on the defensive side and this week we’re working to score goals in the back of the net. And now with four goals , it looks good,” said Reyes.
Reyes believed that there are improvements to be made in the next game despite the 4- 0 win.
“We’re going to adjust to keep the ball there and if we can not, then we have to go back,” said Reyes.
Albanez was the key player with two goals made within the game and great assists by Brian Chung, Carlos Bahena and Rene Garcia.
“It feels good to get another two goals in, but I gotta help my team and get another win. We’re doing good so far, and we’re going strong in the next game,” Albanez said.
The next game for the men’s soccer team will be on the road against Rio Hondo that will take place on Oct. 12.