In a rain-soaked and chilly Round 1 matchup of the 3C2A Men's Soccer NorCal Regional Playoffs, the #10-seeded Santa Rosa Junior College (SRJC) team delivered a commanding 3-0 victory over the #23-seeded Clovis Community College. The win propels SRJC into the second round of the playoffs, where they will face a formidable opponent, Hartnell College.
Match Highlights
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First Half Action:
The game's first goal came just before halftime. In the 45th minute, SRJC's Jaxon Cho found the back of the net, assisted by Joseangel Carrillo-Contreras and Anton Berglund, giving Santa Rosa a 1-0 lead heading into the break. -
Second Half Domination:
SRJC wasted no time in extending their lead in the second half. In the 50th minute, Jerardo Herrera Macias scored the team's second goal with assists from Kleber Maldonado and Anton Berglund, showcasing their cohesive teamwork.To cap off the match, Jasveer Dadlani Garcias netted a third goal in the 84th minute, with Jaxon Cho providing the assist. This sealed Santa Rosa's decisive 3-0 victory.
Looking Ahead: Round 2
With the win, SRJC advances to the second round, where they will travel to take on #7-seeded Hartnell College, a top-tier team that finished third in the Coast-North Conference. Skyline boasts an impressive 7-2-4 conference record and an overall record of 14-3-4, making them a tough competitor for SRJC. Game time TBD.