pushing far into the playoffs. They will face Mt. Sac at home, Friday afternoon at 4pm.The Long Beach City College Vikings women’s soccer team were unable to hold off Pasadena in the second half as Pasadena’s forward Alexandra Lopez scored, causing the game to end in a 2-2 tie.
Before kickoff, the Vikings started off with an honoring ceremony to the team’s sophomores as they prepare for their last regular season home games this week.
Sophomore goalkeeper Mary Valenzuela, said the team pushed well keeping the ball close, but was hoping to secure the win. “It was an important game and it was sophomore night and we definitely wanted that win, we just needed more of that finish.” she said.
The Vikings set the tone early as they opened into the game, as Vikings midfielder Laila Alfadhiel took on the early lead of 1-0.
With six minutes left in the first half, Pasadena struck back, evening the scoreboard to 1-1.
Just three minutes later, Vikings forward Kiana Moore responds back with a goal to take the lead once again.
Sophomore forward Kiana Moore, said facing Pasadena was a good challenge for them to have ahead of playoffs. “This was a harder opponent, you know, they’re very good as well, so I think it was an even matchup,” Moore said. “All of us were challenged in both fitness level and skill level as a whole.”
After halftime, Pasadena ties the game again in the early second half, drawing up the score 2-2.
LBCC forward Lorena Moreno, right, tries to dribble past a Pasadena defender at the LBCC soccer field. The Vikings tied Pasadena Community College 2-2 on Oct. 28. (Liam Hollon)
Both teams continued the tight match, unable to find another lead again on either side.
Vikings Head Coach Tino Nunez reacted to the neutral finish. “It’s kind of mixed feelings, right? It’s like you feel like you could have maybe got the win, but you end up walking away with the draw,” Nunez said. “You don’t lose, and it could be worse, so I guess.”
Coach Nunez adds to describe the team’s need for composure in order to prepare for their game against Mt. Sac College on Friday. “We need to do a better job of settling the game down and connecting that second pass,” he said. “We need to see where we can slow it down and connect the second pass to be ready for another tough match.”.
The Vikings look forward to keeping that win streak alive, they will play the second round of the South Conference Championships match at home on Monday with the opponent still to be decided.
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