Taft Men’s Soccer Battle in Back and Forth Affair

FINAL STATS

TAFT, CA – The Taft College Men's Soccer Team shared points on the road Friday, September 1, with Los Angeles Mission College after a back and forth game. 

LA Mission college started the game by attacking through the wings trying to get in a goal quick. Taft's defense was strong and solid throughout the first half keeping a clean sheet and letting nothing pass through. The first half was a back and forth half but both team went into the break 0-0.

The second half was an intense half with both teams looking to get the lead. Both defenses played a major role in the game, not letting the other team break them down in the attack. Both teams had chances but couldn't put the ball in the back of the net. Freshman goalkeeper Brian Tufino once again kept a clean sheet to make it two games in a row with 0 goals conceded. 

The match ended with both teams sharing points after a hard-fought game for a score of 0-0.

TC captain, Tony Santano, had this to say about the match, "In terms of the game last night, I think I can speak for all the guys and say we know we didn't play our best game. We understand that certain details need to be fixed and the urgency on fixing those details. All in all,  I'm proud of the boys for playing with heart until the end."

The next men's soccer game is away against Chaffey College on September 5, at 2:00 pm.