Solid 3-0 Start For Men's Soccer

Diego Lazo in action during Tuesday's win (photo by Richard Quinton).
Diego Lazo in action during Tuesday's win (photo by Richard Quinton).

The Pasadena City College men's soccer team is off to its best start of a season in 16 years with a 3-0 record after defeating Palomar, 3-1, on Friday.

The Lancers, directed by head coach Francisco Cantero, once again got kick-started by a goal from Diego Lazo, who broke a scoreless tie five minutes into the second half. Lazo has scored a goal in each of the three victories.

Lazo went to his left foot for goal near side after a through ball sent in by Ronaldo Garcia. PCC would net all three goals in a span of 13 minutes.

In the 59th minute, Josiah Lucio followed his own corner kick by finding a loose ball and crossing it to Ariel Hernandez, who headed in a shot from five yards out.

Four minutes later, on a counter attack, Garcia picked up his second assist as his through ball found Dominic Quijada, who also went left foot to score.

The Comets ruined PCC's shutout on a penalty kick goal by Arturo Atilano-Gutie with two minutes left. 

"It was a great win to finish off the week on a positive note," Cantero said. "The guys were able to create a lot of chances that their goalkeeper made great saves on in the first half. We were finally able capitalize on three chances in that 15-minute spree. We hope this win continues to lead us in the right direction as we play a majority of our games on the road in September."

PCC goes on a 4-game road swing and then returns to Robinson Stadium on Tuesday, Sept. 24 v. College of the Canyons (3 p.m. kickoff).