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Come-back Brahmas
Alana Kennedy/ Roundup
A goal in each half was all the Pierce College women’s soccer team needed to turn an early deficit into a win on Friday against Bakersfield College at home.
The Renegades scored first with a long shot by Bakersfield’s Sabrina Spank early in the first half but Pierce reacted on time to win it by a score of 2-1.
“That was their first shot of the game and they scored, if you miss a lot eventually you get scored on,” said Brahmas’ assistant coach Jose Mejia.
Pierce tied up the game when defense Emily Streb scored by heading the ball into the goal from a corner kick lob pass.
Brahmas’ Stephanie Gilbert scored in the second half giving the Brahmas a final 2-1 lead.
“During practice we worked on positioning, learning our players and connecting with each other,” said Gilbert. “I know I talk a lot, I am constantly communicating with the team.”
Although Pierce won the game, assistant coach Jose Mejia and Joandra Ramirez felt the team did not utilize the skills they had practiced during the week leading up to the game.
“For our battle against Santa Monica, we are working on our passing, controlling the ball and getting them mentally ready,” said Mejia. “It’s not rocket science it’s just working on the basics.”
