After only a shady first game tie, the Pierce College women’s soccer team quickly turned to the right direction and has been unbeatable since.
They have been dominating so far and have displayed a powerful attacking game having scored 19 goals in their first six games of the 2011 campaign.
“After the first game we were a little disappointed because we tied and we should’ve won, but it’s been getting better,” said freshman forward Edith Dominguez. “I feel we’ve improved a lot since that game so we’re happy about where we’re at right now.”
During this first six games, the Brahmas have shown a great job distributing the ball and creating a lot scoring chances, main reason why they have won five games in a row, and four of them by a difference of three goals or more.
The Brahmas soccer team’s head coach Adolfo Perez knows what the reason is for his team’s early success.
“The understanding of each other [the players],” said Perez. “During the first game they didn’t really understand the concept, and i think it’s the understanding of each other and executing what they have to do.”
The team has an exceptional midfield which is composed and directed mainly by sophomore Daisy Alvarenga, who leads the team with seven assists, sophomore Jessica Gonzalez, and freshman Joandra Ramirez.
This trio have scored 11 of the 19 goals the Brahmas have so far this season.
Another main reason of why the women’s soccer team understand each other well on the field is their relationship outside of it.
“This is one of the best bonding teams i’ve ever play with, the chemistry off the field is a lot stronger than in most girls’ soccer teams.” said sophomore defender Jennifer Venegas.
Not everything is sweet on the Brahmas’ front though, injuries have plagued the team during this first part of the season and it has been felt in the lockerroom.
“It has affected, especially the chemistry,” said head coach Perez. “Losing Bri Chopin [ankle injury] for the season, our hardest working player on the team affected us especially the first couple of days.”
Sophomore defender Janelly De La Puente broke her nose in the game against the Ventura College Pirates but according to head coach Perez, the doctor already cleared her and she will be available for the next game.
During the same game, Brahmas’ starting goalkeeper Emily Ortiz had to be substituted due to a dislocated shoulder.
Coach Perez feels confident on his roster.
“I think for any team to be great, you have to be able to make up for when players are unavailable,” said Perez. “We have three goalkeepers and we’re blessed that we can count on any of them.”
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