By Codie Walsh
Staff Writer
The Marauders’ soccer team continues to shine as they manage to keep their undefeated season alive by once again winning at home, and defeating College of the Desert on Friday afternoon.
What at first seemed to be a tough match for the Marauders quickly changed when Guijarro, AVC Marauder striker, stumbled a goal in the net. From that point of the match, things quickly changed as AVC managed to take control of the match. First half came to an end with a 1-0 lead for the Marauders.
AVC came into the second half determined to secure the win. In minute 55, Stacey G beat the goalkeeper on a one on one air ball and scored her second goal of the evening; this gave AVC complete control of the game. COD continued their attack, but could not find a way to get through AVC’s impenetrable defenders. Then in minute 64, a pass was made to Guijarro who was able to put it in, giving AVC their third goal of the game and Guijarro a hat-trick. COD continued to attack. In the 75’, COD was able to breakaway; it was three against two, but before COD was able to score, Melissa Heredia intervened, ending COD’s only chance to score. AVC won 3-0.
Their victory over COD proved again just how well rounded these players are on the field, and their performance as a team. Stacey Guijarro underlined her importance to the team with her 3 goals. “The girls played very well,” said Assistant Coach Victor Otiano, “and they continue to show their great performance as a team.”
The AVC Marauders will try to maintain their undefeated season as they face Victor Valley this coming Tuesday. Head Coach Jerry Stupar said, “They have always been a tough rival, especially in their own grounds, but we definitely have what it takes to come away with a win.”
