Pierce College women’s soccer started off and ended strong with the team winning 5-1.
With Pierce women’s goalkeeper Deborah Curiel out for the game, midfielder Brenda Medina substituted for her.
Within the first four minutes of the game, midfielder Victoria Castro made the first goal with an assist by midfielder/forward May Htet Lu.
About 27 minutes into the game, Pierce had back-to-back goals by Lu and Heidi Ricketts leading up to the score being 3-0.
With Medina having two saves, it was the second time as goalkeeper, and she explained how much pressure it is to be in that position.
“There’s so much more pressure on my back, especially since we haven’t been scoring more than two goals per game,” Medina said.
Medina said she had past experience being a goalkeeper before this season.
“I have had experience being goalie before, just one game out of the season, two as just a backup. It’s videos I see on YouTube just to help remember,” Medina said.
Women’s soccer coach Adolfo Perez explained the chemistry this team has grown since the start of the season.
“We battle with a lot of injuries and I understand they are part of it. One of the keys to a season is you have to stay injury free,” Perez said. “One of the most important things to a successful season other than winning a championship is to stay off injuries.”
Perez talked about Medina being goalkeeper for the second time of her career.
“I didn’t even know she was playing goalie and she was outstanding,” said Perez.
Many players have stepped to the occasion when it comes to pressure, especially with star players who got injured.
Forward Heidi Ricketts explained her thoughts about Medina filling in for their star goalkeeper Curiel.
“I think she’s great.She has great soccer IQ, she’s smart with and off the ball, she can read players in other ways people can’t,” Ricketts said.
The next home games will be Tuesday, Nov. 3 at 1:30 p.m., at Santa Barbara City College.
