The LBCC Vikings breezed past Compton College 8-0 in a bounce back game coming off their first loss in the conference season, seeing six different players contribute to the score.
“Even though we didn’t get the result we wanted against Mt. Sac, it helped motivate us for our next opponent. Putting in those 8 goals as a team was very important for us,” said freshman forward Diana Leon.
The lack of offense shown in the game at Mt. San Antonio carried over to the first part of the game against Compton as the Vikings had a plethora of opportunities early on, but could not convert any of them.
It took Compton scoring in their own net on a clearance attempt from a Compton defender to kickstart the LBCC attack.
Freshman forward Evelyn Sandoval was the first of six different Vikings to score on the day as she lead a 3-on-1 attack down the field, dribbled past the lone defender, went to her reliable right foot and slammed it past the keeper diving to her right for the first goal scored by a Viking on the day.
Leon extended the Viking lead to 2-0 on a diving header supplied with a beautiful pass from freshman midfielder Lluvia Mariscal.
In most of the Vikings’ games this season, it was evident that the opposition’s attack was inferior when compared to the stout Viking defense.
Vikings forward Diana Leon hits a shot over the goal as forward Marissa Bernal and Compton defender Vanessa Moreno (#3) watches on.
Compton was the fourth and latest victim of a Vikings shutout in the first five conference games that the Vikings have played this season.
“Our defense communicates within the whole team… moving the ball from one side to another helps us keep possession as well,” said Leon on why it was so difficult for Compton to break down their defensive game plan.
A swift shot from just outside the 18-yard box by freshman midfielder Scarlett Ortiz put the game out of reach and extended the Viking lead to 3-0.
“It’s big. It was nice that we were able to make some changes and not lose any tempo,” said Vikings head coach Eduardo Nunes on how big this win was in order for them to get back on track.
The Vikings won their following game against L.A. Harbor on Friday 1-0 and look to improve their largely successful conference season record as they take on Rio Hondo at home on Tuesday at 2 p.m.