MEN'S SOCCER TIES IN LABOR DAY SHOWDOWN

 

The Antelope Valley squad would depend on the depth chart to keep pressure on very physical COS with the tough back-to-back game schedule.  AVC knew going into the game that they would be very physical after recalling their 2017 game which ended in a 1-0 win the year before. 

 

Only 11 minutes in - COS scored on a defensive mental breakdown which allowed an early goal and took 46 Minutes to equalize.  "Sequoias won most of the 50/50 balls in the first half and it took a system change at half time to change the flow and possession battle of the game", stated Head Coach Jerry Stupar. 

 

The second half yielded 5 more shots for AVC with a shot chart total of :  AVC 6 - COS 4 .  The second goal of the game came from AVC #2 Juan Gallardo from an assist from # 7 Christian Gonzalez in a set piece at the 57:00 minute.  AVC dominated possession in the second half and had two other shot attempts on Frame but unable to capitalize for the win.  Goal keeper Stats:

 

#1 Matt Garcia - 45 min / 0 saves / 1 GA.  & 

 

#00 Dakota Duncan - 45 min / 2 saves / 0 GA.   

 

Dakota had a big save in the 81st minute to maintain the tie, moving the Marauders record to (0-1-2) on the season.  AVC will play next at Home on Wednesday Sept. 5 at 4pm for their Home Opener versus San Diego Imperial Valley.