Taft College Secure Victory in Tense Conference Soccer Clash
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
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1 | 1 | 2 |
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1 | 0 | 1 |
Team Stats
| Game Statistics | Taft | Lemoore |
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| Shots (on goal) | 9 (0) | 8 (8) |
| Saves | 0 | 5 |
| Fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Corner Kicks | 0 | 0 |
| Offsides | 0 | 0 |
In an enthralling college soccer confrontation, the Taft College Cougars clinched a narrow victory against the Lemoore College Golden Eagles on October 10, 2025, at Lemoore, CA. The match concluded with a final score of 2-1 in favor of the Cougars.
The game opened under a blend of sunny and cloudy skies, with both teams displaying robust defenses. By halftime, the score was locked at 1-1. Taft's approach was methodical, laying the groundwork for what would become a decisive second half. Ian Menjivar and Adrian Alvarez were crucial in the offensive efforts, each scoring a goal for the Cougars. The standout moment came in the 70th minute when Adrian Alvarez, aided by Jose Luis Covarrubia's assist, navigated through the Golden Eagles' defense to score the game-winning goal.
Goalkeeper Aslan Chong's performance was pivotal, underpinning Taft's defense throughout the game and ensuring the Cougars maintained their slender lead after Alvarez's strike. This win adjusts Taft's season record to 7-3-3. Looking ahead, Taft College will host the College of the Sequoias on October 14, 2025 at 3:00 pm aiming to continue their successful run.