Womens Soccer hosts Chaffey College
Friday’s game was a well-fought battle. The Corsairs put up a valiant effort and were continually able to prevent offensive pushes from Chaffey College. Our team was able to not only score the first goal, but managed to prevent any opposing goals from meeting their mark until the second half.
Ali Aliban(5), Alexia Mallahi(9), and Charlie Kayem (5) were standout players, though the entire team was played well. There seemed to be some issues with communication and coordination at times, but they were short lived.
SMC goalie Yosemite Cruz(30) was an especially strong part of the game, routinely saving plays and being an incredibly upbeat and vocal part of the team. Her energy rivalled that of even the coach, and she was an integral part of the communication within the backline and the team at large while defensive plays were being made. Her shouts of encouragement and general excitement spurred the team to action.
Yosemite Cruz of the Santa Monica College woman's soccer team shoots the ball downfield after a successful save on the Santa Monica College Corsair Field in Santa Monica, Calif. on September 10, 2021. The match against Chaffey is their third game of the year, and their second proper game of the season; they tied 1-1. (The Corsair | Marc Federici)
Charlie Kayem of the Santa Monica College woman's soccer team is seriously fouled by Charlie College team members on the Santa Monica College Corsair Field in Santa Monica, Calif. on September 10, 2021. The match against Chaffey is their third game of the year, and their second proper game of the season; they tied 1-1. (The Corsair | Marc Federici)
Alexia Mallahi of the Santa Monica College Corsairs winds up for a kick on the Santa Monica College Corsair Field in Santa Monica, Calif. on September 10, 2021. The match against Chaffey is their third game of the year, and their second proper game of the season; they tied 1-1. (The Corsair | Marc Federici)
Cassie Velasquez and Monica Moya (L-R) are approached by Ashley Silva (center) of the Santa Monica College woman's soccer team at the start of their match against Chaffey College on the Santa Monica College Corsair Field in Santa Monica, Calif. on September 10, 2021. The match against Chaffey is their third game of the year, and their second proper game of the season; they tied 1-1. (The Corsair | Marc Federici)
Charlie Kayem of the Santa Monica College woman's soccer team chases for possession on the Santa Monica College Corsair Field in Santa Monica, Calif. on September 10, 2021. The match against Chaffey is their third game of the year, and their second proper game of the season; they tied 1-1. (The Corsair | Marc Federici)
Charlie Kayem of the Santa Monica College woman's soccer team jockeys for ball possesion with a Charlie College team member on the Santa Monica College Corsair Field in Santa Monica, Calif. on September 10, 2021. The match against Chaffey is their third game of the year, and their second proper game of the season; they tied 1-1. (The Corsair | Marc Federici)
Alexia Mallahi of the Santa Monica College woman's soccer team prepares to send the ball downfield with a Charlie College team member on the Santa Monica College Corsair Field in Santa Monica, Calif. on September 10, 2021. The match against Chaffey is their third game of the year, and their second proper game of the season; they tied 1-1. (The Corsair | Marc Federici)
Yosemite Cruz of the Santa Monica College woman's soccer team shoots the ball downfield after a successful save on the Santa Monica College Corsair Field in Santa Monica, Calif. on September 10, 2021. The match against Chaffey is their third game of the year, and their second proper game of the season; they tied 1-1. (The Corsair | Marc Federici)
Monica Moya and Alexia Mallahi (L-R) of the Santa Monica College Corsairs play defense against two Chaffey College players on the Santa Monica College Corsair Field in Santa Monica, Calif. on September 10, 2021. The match against Chaffey is their third game of the year, and their second proper game of the season; they tied 1-1. (The Corsair | Marc Federici)
Paola Pena and Alexia Mallahi (L-R) of the Santa Monica College woman's soccer team work to get the ball away from the goal with a Charlie College team member contesting them on the Santa Monica College Corsair Field in Santa Monica, Calif. on September 10, 2021. The match against Chaffey is their third game of the year, and their second proper game of the season; they tied 1-1. (The Corsair | Marc Federici)
Prudence Vargas of the Santa Monica College woman's soccer team takes a long drink right at the beginning of half-time on the Santa Monica College Corsair Field in Santa Monica, Calif. on September 10, 2021. The match against Chaffey is their third game of the year, and their second proper game of the season; they tied 1-1. (The Corsair | Marc Federici)
Spectators enjoy the match between Santa Monica College's women's soccer team and Charlie College's own on the Santa Monica College Corsair Field in Santa Monica, Calif. on September 10, 2021. While in-person sports are returning, many are continuing to stay home, and vaccination and face coverings are required. (The Corsair | Marc Federici)
Diana Gaspar of the Santa Monica College Corsairs recovers from a harsh hit on the Santa Monica College Corsair Field in Santa Monica, Calif. on September 10, 2021. The match against Chaffey is their third game of the year, and their second proper game of the season; they tied 1-1. (The Corsair | Marc Federici)
Ali Alban and Sophie Doumitt (L-R) of the Santa Monica College Corsairs share emotions after tying their match against Chaffey College on Santa Monica College Corsair Field in Santa Monica, Calif. on September 10, 2021. The match against Chaffey is their third game of the year, and their second proper game of the season; they tied 1-1. (The Corsair | Marc Federici)