Corsairs win as Brahmas lose second consecutive game

FELIPE GAMINO Sports Editor @fgamino13

Injuries made the Brahmas’ first conference game a difficult one, with a 1-0 loss to the Santa Monica City College Corsairs.

As part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the team wore pink socks to show its support for the cause.

In addition to not having midfielder Adriana Sosa for the rest of the season, the team was also without forward Leslie Jolon, who was injured for this game.

Goalie Brianna Jacobo was put to the test early on, making a double save to prevent the Corsairs from scoring.

Corsairs’ goalkeeper Emma Romero blocked team captain Gisell Cruz’s header.

The game was stopped late in the first half due to Santa Monica’s forward Chrystal Dorado sustaining an injury. She was benched for the rest of the game.

In the second half, the Corsairs picked up where they left off, as midfielder Josseline Espinoza fired a shot from outside the 18, forcing Jacobo to make another save.

The Corsairs took advantage of their opportunities, and forward Daysi Serrano scored to put the conference leaders ahead.

Brahmas’ midfielder Jennifer Veliz tested Romero, who was forced to push the ball out for a corner kick. The team had many opportunities to score, but they weren’t clinical.

Head Coach Adolfo Perez said that his team had a hard time scoring and was frustrated by the wasted opportunities.

“We worked all week. We had 19 throw-ins. That is impossible,” Perez