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Single goal is enough for women's win at Cerritos
SOCCER: Warriors will play again after one week without playing a game.
By: James Wallace
Issue date: 10/14/04 Section: Sports
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In a swift offensive drive, Kristen Fleming scored big in the second half, defeating Cerritos 1-0 last Friday.
The Warriors will look to conitnue playing impressive defense against Mt. SAC tomorrow at 2 p.m.
The women started the game off slow, but their defense was good enough to keep their opponents back until the second half.
What started as a much quicker offensive team, the Cerritos Falcons lost stamina and the Warriors gained enough momentum to fire off numerous shot attempts.
"I just stayed on the outside and ran in, the ball came up through the middle, then I got it in," Fleming said.
While still a strong defensive team, practice has helped the Warriors improve offensively.
Before playing Cerritos, the Warriors worked on shooting, containing the ball, and passing. But there are other tactics that need improvement.
"For the next game, we will work on interplay between forwards, keeping possession of the ball and linking passes between defense, midfield, and forwards," Coach John Britton said,
The game against Cerritos was originally scheduled as a home game, but due to filming on the campus fields, the game ended up being away.
This, however, has not exactly hurt the Warriors.
"I think away games affect our mentality," Sophmore Jennifer Silva said. "We have to work harder, then get pumped up on the ride there. So when we get there we play pumped up."
Weather conditions Friday also tested the Warriors physical and mental abilities.
The intense heat and sudden wind shifts were elements not exactly favorable for either team.
Strong passes were blown back across the field, making it difficult to move the ball around the pitch.
"Playing against the heat is all mental, so you just got to keep it up," Silva said. "It's a team sport, so you have to take it for the team. Since it's my last year, I do it for the team with no regrets."
The team will have a whole week off until the next game, giving it lots of time for practice and mental preparation.
The Warriors will look to conitnue playing impressive defense against Mt. SAC tomorrow at 2 p.m.
The women started the game off slow, but their defense was good enough to keep their opponents back until the second half.
What started as a much quicker offensive team, the Cerritos Falcons lost stamina and the Warriors gained enough momentum to fire off numerous shot attempts.
"I just stayed on the outside and ran in, the ball came up through the middle, then I got it in," Fleming said.
While still a strong defensive team, practice has helped the Warriors improve offensively.
Before playing Cerritos, the Warriors worked on shooting, containing the ball, and passing. But there are other tactics that need improvement.
"For the next game, we will work on interplay between forwards, keeping possession of the ball and linking passes between defense, midfield, and forwards," Coach John Britton said,
The game against Cerritos was originally scheduled as a home game, but due to filming on the campus fields, the game ended up being away.
This, however, has not exactly hurt the Warriors.
"I think away games affect our mentality," Sophmore Jennifer Silva said. "We have to work harder, then get pumped up on the ride there. So when we get there we play pumped up."
Weather conditions Friday also tested the Warriors physical and mental abilities.
The intense heat and sudden wind shifts were elements not exactly favorable for either team.
Strong passes were blown back across the field, making it difficult to move the ball around the pitch.
"Playing against the heat is all mental, so you just got to keep it up," Silva said. "It's a team sport, so you have to take it for the team. Since it's my last year, I do it for the team with no regrets."
The team will have a whole week off until the next game, giving it lots of time for practice and mental preparation.