Last Minute Goal Gives Dons 2-1 Loss to SCC
SAC opened Orange Empire Conference play with a 2-1 loss to Santiago Canyon College.
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Team Stats
Santiago Canyon
| Game Statistics | Santiago Canyon | Santa Ana |
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| Shots (on goal) | 23 (8) | 5 (2) |
| Saves | 1 | 6 |
| Fouls | 10 | 4 |
| Corner Kicks | 6 | 1 |
| Offsides | 8 | 0 |
SANTA ANA, Calif. - Santa Ana College Women's Soccer came up just shy of a solid result in their 2024 Orange Empire Conference opener against the Santiago Canyon College Hawks (4-2-1, 1-0-0) on Tuesday afternoon.
Despite giving up a goal in just the second minute of action, the Dons (1-3-2, 0-1-0) played the Hawks tough the rest of the way.
SAC fought for a corner kick in the 82nd minute and took advantage of the opportunity as Linci Leyva put a header over the outstretched SCC goalkeeper and into the right corner of the goal to tie the game at 1-1. Tiffany Rodriguez was credited with the assist to give Leyva her first goal of her career.
In extra time, the Dons threatened again and earned a free kick just outside of the goal. Rodriguez crossed the ball into the box but it was cleared by the Hawks, which led to a breakaway on the other end.
Sammantha Gomez was the last defender back for the Dons and committed a tough foul in the box. Santiago's Jordyn Lamastra then hit the penalty shot and the final whistle was blown shortly after.
SAC goalkeeper Noemi Reyes had a plethora of great saves but couldn't quite reach the penalty shot. The sophomore from Jurupa Valley recorded six saves in the match.
The Dons will now prepare for a road game against Irvine Valley on Friday. The Lasers are 5-3-0, 0-1-0 after falling to Saddleback on Tuesday.
