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Offense Breaks Out For Men’s Soccer, 4-2 At SD Mesa

Published on Tuesday, September 23, 2014 | 6:45 am
 

One of the concerns for Pasadena City College men's soccer head coach Edgar Manvelyan was can his 2014 team generate enough offense. The Lancers lost all three of their top goal scorers in '13 to graduation.

On the road Monday, the Lancers once again eased the coach's mind by putting up their second four-goal game of the season, producing win No. 2 over San Diego Mesa, 4-2, in a non-conference game. PCC improved to 2-3-1 overall.

PCC trailed 1-0 when Kevin Geddes scored in the 40th minute to tie it. Geddes tied teammate Briley Venti for his team-leading third goal.

In the second half, the Lancers peppered the Olympians net. A minute into the second half, Victor Menchaca received a cross pass from Shawhin Berenji and headed in a goal for a 2-1 Lancers lead. In the 62nd minute, Menchaca sent a high pass to Christopher Sinani, who was able to chest down the ball and then immediately blast a shot for a goal. With six minutes left, Abel Cadena fed Eric Benitez to cap the team's scoring. SD Mesa scored in the 90th minute but PCC clearly dominated the game, outshooting the Olympians, 21-5.

"There was a continuation of the type of pressure we showed in the 2-2 tie Friday v. Santa Ana," Manvelyan said. "We have a strong backfield and a great group of midfielders so we have the ability to push the ball upfield quickly and make plays. We've made adjustments to our game plan and it's paying off. Veteran players like George Barba, Menchaca, Berenji, Venti, and Edgar Menendez have given us some leadership along with consistently strong performances."

On Friday, Sept. 26, the Lancers travel to face Rio Hondo College in a 4 p.m. non-conference match.

Release Date: 09/23/14
Robert Lewis, Sports Information
Phone: 626-585-7018, Email: rmlewis@pasadena.edu

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