Corsairs Soccer Kicks Off Season With Victories
The Santa Monica College Corsairs Soccer teams kicked off September with soaring performances from both the Men and Women athletes. Both teams took home the game, beating the El Camino College Warriors by 3 to 2, and 2 to 0, respectively.
The matches took place on September 2, on home grounds at the Corsair Field. An enthusiastic crowd gathered on home grounds, baking underneath the scorching midday heat, eagerly watching their teams play. The Women’s match was played first, followed by the Men’s.
After four attempted shots this season, Women's Corsair Soccer Player Mathilda Isakkon (6) finally scores her first goal, alongside another goal from midfielder Ali Alban (10), bringing the Women’s team to victory, beating El Camino 2 to 0. For the Men’s match, Jose Urdiano (5), Jason Moreno (12), and Alexander Lalor (24) each scored one goal, while El Camino scored two and brought it to a close match of 3 to 2.
Santa Monica College Corsairs Women's Soccer midfielder Ali Alban (10) scored one out of two of the team's winning goals for their match against El Camino College. The Corsair Field in Santa Monica, Calif. On Friday, September 2, 2022. (Tsen Ee Lin | The Corsair)
Women's Corsair midfielder Ali Alban (10) is grappled by El Camino Warrior defender Alexis Perez-Fonseca (5) as they fight for the ball. The Corsair Field in Santa Monica, Calif. On Friday, September 2, 2022. (Tsen Ee Lin | The Corsair)
Women's Corsairs soccer players Carmen Talavera (23) and Ali Alban (10) celebrate after the match, beating El Camino College by 2 to 0.The Corsair Field in Santa Monica, Calif. On Friday, September 2, 2022. (Tsen Ee Lin | The Corsair)
Santa Monica College's Women's Soccer Midfielder Ali Alban (10) quenches her thirst with a spray of refreshing water underneath Santa Monica's hot afternoon sun. The Corsair Field in Santa Monica, Calif. On Friday, September 2, 2022. (Tsen Ee Lin | The Corsair)
El Camino Warriors storm in from the side as Alexander Lalor (24) rushes in for a kick while his coach and the teammates watch anticipatedly from the sidelines. Lalor later scored SMC’s first goal during the matche’s first half. The Corsair Field in Santa Monica, Calif. On Friday, September 2, 2022. (Tsen Ee Lin | The Corsair)
Supporters from above flood The Corsair Field stands with applause and shouts after The Corsairs score a goal.The Corsair Field in Santa Monica, Calif. On Friday, September 2, 2022. (Tsen Ee Lin | The Corsair)
(L to R) El Camino Warrior Jovaughn Cole (6) is tailed by Santa Monica College Corsair Kyler Sorber (16) and Jose Urdiano (5) as Elvis Santiago (21) slides in for an interception. The Corsair Field in Santa Monica, Calif. On Friday, September 2, 2022. (Tsen Ee Lin | The Corsair)
Arms entangled El Camino College Warrior Brian Park (17) and Santa Monica College Corsairs Roey Kivity (10) fight midair for the ball’s possession during the second half of the game. The Corsairs brought the game home, beating the Warriors 3 to 2. The Corsair Field in Santa Monica, Calif. On Friday, September 2, 2022. (Tsen Ee Lin | The Corsair)
A referee and teammate check up on Santa Monica College Corsairs Alvin Rivas (15) as he clutches his leg in pain after tumbling to the ground from an on field collision. The Corsairs brought the game home, beating the Warriors 3 to 2. The Corsair Field in Santa Monica, Calif. On Friday, September 2, 2022. (Tsen Ee Lin | The Corsair)
Conflicts arise between Santa Monica College Corsairs M/F Jason Moreno (12) and El Camino Warrior Bogart Roca (3) right before half time. Tsen Ee Lin | The Corsair
Both teams chase the ball to the ground as supporters watch from the stands. The Corsair Field in Santa Monica, Calif. On Friday, September 2, 2022. (Tsen Ee Lin | The Corsair)
Corsair Men's soccer player Ryan Maher strikes the ball as his teammates cheer in the distance. The Corsair Field in Santa Monica, Calif. On Friday, September 2, 2022. (Tsen Ee Lin | The Corsair)
(L to R) Santa Monica College Corsairs Men’s Soccer players Elvis Santiago (21), Alvin Rivas (15), Roey Kivity (10) and teammates go in for a celebratory embrace after scoring their first goal against the El Camino Warriors in the first half of the match. The Corsairs brought the game home, beating the Warriors 3 to 2.The Corsair Field in Santa Monica, Calif. On Friday, September 2, 2022. (Tsen Ee Lin | The Corsair)