Viking’s Defender Kevin Jimenez butts the ball which flies over Lancer Yeyson Caballeros on the PCC field on Oct 2. PCC tied with Long Beach 1-1.
Despite an aggressive 17 total shots and more than a handful of quality scoring chances, the men’s soccer team only managed one goal in a tie, while visiting Long Beach City College on Tuesday.
Lancer forward Zachary Larson rifled one through the goal as he broke through two defenders in the 68th minute of the second half.
The Lancers kept a steady pressure throughout the game as they made nine shots on goal, yet were unable to capitalize on most of them. “We just couldn’t score,†said Associate Head Coach Henry Cabral. “We built up the ball really well, we just weren’t able to finish.â€
Long Beach increased the offensive pressure in the second half though and eventually made the equalizing goal on the 76th minute in the second half on a close shot by Manuel Larios.
“They pressed on us toward the end, and we kinda loosened up a bit,†said Lancer defender, Michael Alcaraz.
Both teams played aggressive defense in their first meeting of the season. Lancer goalie Alex Radillo made five saves on six shots on goal while the Vikings goalie made eight saves.
PCC now has an overall record of 1-7-2 and a conference record of 1-1-1 according to www.cccaastats.org.
The Lancers play LBCC again on Oct. 26 in an away game at 4 p.m.
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