Rams shut out by Owls
On Sept. 1, the Rams were shut out by Foothill College, 2-0, to start their 2010 season. It was the fifth straight year that City lost their opening game. Despite the loss, Saucedo was pleased with his team’s performance. “We accomplished one of our goals today,” he said. “I believe we got better, e
By Ryan KuhnThe Guardsman
As the final whistle blew, members of City College’s women’s soccer teamwalked back to their coach, Gabe Saucedo. They had just lost their first game of the season.On Sept. 1, the Rams were shut out by Foothill College, 2-0, to start their 2010season. It was the fifth straight year that City lost their opening game.Despite the loss, Saucedo was pleased with his team’s performance.“We accomplished one of our goals today,” he said. “I believe we got better, even though we didn’t win.”The Owls, who finished last year with only four losses, came out right away, withfreshman Kimberly Denne scoring on a header from a corner kick by Katrina Cavanna inthe first couple minutes.Later in the first half, Foothill was on a breakaway, but freshmen midfielder MoiraPulido made a sliding save, knocking the ball into the corner.The Rams defense tightened up throughout the game; goalkeeper AlvarengaJhosslyn finished with eight saves.With the first half winding down, City College had a chance to tie the scorewhen freshman Tera Pisericho’s shot hit the top of the goal post. Gelila Mengistu cameup with the rebound, but it was no good.“We had a really good first half,” said Saucedo. “We really passed the ball well.”Even though the Rams became more aggressive, with seven of their 11 shots on goal coming inthe second half, it just wasn’t enough, as Foothill forward Kelsey Burke scored her team’s second goal of the game.“Foothill is a really good team and they really know how to play,” said forwardAlex Montago. “We have to work harder on communication.”City’s next game is on Friday, Sept. 10, when they travel to play College of Marin.Kickoff will be at 2 p.m.
