LA Mission College Men's Soccer Dominates but Settles for 1-1 Draw Against College of the Sequoias

LA Mission College Men's Soccer Dominates but Settles for 1-1 Draw Against College of the Sequoias
 
In an intense match at El Cariso Park, LA Mission College men's soccer team battled to a hard-fought 1-1 draw against College of the Sequoias on September 6, 2024. 

LA Mission's forward Henry Lopez was a constant threat, leading the team with 6 shots, 2 of which were on target. However, it was defender Marcos Chavez who delivered the equalizer for the home team in the first half, netting his first goal of the season at the 30:28 mark with a sharp finish following Sequoias' opener. 

Mission pushed forward aggressively, outshooting Sequoias 16-6 overall, with 9 of their shots forcing saves from Sequoias' goalkeeper Zachary Ramirez, who put in an impressive shift with 7 saves to keep his side in the match. LA Mission's forward Anthony Macedo was also active, firing 4 shots, 2 of which were on target, but found no way past the determined Sequoias defense.

On the defensive side, LA Mission's goalkeeper Josue Orona had a solid performance, recording 5 saves out of the 6 shots he faced. This game extends LA Mission's unbeaten run, though they'll look to convert more of their opportunities moving forward as they continue their season.

Key Stats:

  • Shots (SOG): LA Mission 16 (9), Sequoias 6 (6)
  • Goals: LA Mission 1, Sequoias 1
  • Saves: LA Mission 5, Sequoias 8
  • Corner Kicks: LA Mission 3, Sequoias 2

Notable Performances:

  • Marcos Chavez (LA Mission) – 1 goal
  • Ricardo Lemus-Fraust (Sequoias) – 1 goal
  • Henry Lopez (LA Mission) – 6 shots, 2 on goal

The match ended with a 1-1 draw, with both teams showing resilience and strong defensive play. This game extends LA Mission's unbeaten run, though they'll look to convert more of their opportunities moving forward as they continue their season.