The Corsairs Women's Soccer team took on rivals LA Valley Monarchs in a low scoring game Tuesday, Oct. 19 at Santa Monica College. The Monarchs took the immediate 1-0 lead, leaving the Corsairs to trail just before the half. After numerous desperate attempts to score, the Corsairs just weren't able to squeeze in a goal and take the unfortunate 1-0 loss. With a record now of 3-6-3, the Corsairs will take on West LA next, Friday Oct. 22 at West LA.
Santa Monica College Corsairs freshman Sophie Doumitt (1) smacks hands with teammates as the starting line ups are announced before the start of the game with LA Valley. (Jon Putman | The Corsair)
Santa Monica College Corsairs sophomore Cassie Velasquez (25) heads the ball away from the Corsairs goal as teammates and LA Valley players surround her. (Jon Putman | The Corsair)
Santa Monica College Corsairs freshman Charlie Kayem (5) kicks the ball downfield in an attempt to get the ball away from their goal minutes after the game had started (Jon Putman | The Corsair)
Santa Monica College Corsairs freshman Ali Alban (15) goes head to head with a Valley player Jessica Romero (12) as the ball had been kicked from the corner towards the Corsairs side of the field. (Jon Putman | The Corsair)
Santa Monica College Corsairs sophomore Cassie Velasquez (25) dribbles the ball past Valley playerse in a desperate attempt to get in a goal before the half. (Jon Putman | The Corsair)
Santa Monica College Corsairs freshman Mikayla Johnson (2) performs some fancy footwork as she eludes Valley players flying by her. (Jon Putman | The Corsair)
Santa Monica College Corsairs sophomore Cassie Velasquez (25) heads the ball over Selin Hacoian (6) as the Corsairs remain down 1-0 minutes before the time expires. (Jon Putman | The Corsair)
Santa Monica College Corsairs freshman Alexia Mallahi (9) dribbles the ball down field after taking a Valley player down minutes before the time expired on the game. (Jon Putman | The Corsair)