So the CSUB women's soccer team is off to a 1–0 start for for the second consecutive season after defeating the UC Riverside Highlanders, 1–0, Friday evening on the Main Soccer Field. Here in about two and a half hours, the 'Runners will face one of their biggest tests of the season in San Diego, who was ranked No. 13 in the preseason. Last year, the Toreros beat CSUB, 3–0.
San Diego beat Cal State Northridge, 3–0, on Friday evening.
Couple thoughts from the first game:
1. We saw a much improved back line. The defense limited the Highlanders to just one shot on goal, an attempt that was easily handled by goalkeeper Kym Gause. Tara Corcoran, Brittany Thomas, Jamie Havelin and Sarah Gaskins started the game and Raquel Gervas saw significant action in both halves off the bench.
2. Sam Peña really showed that she belonged out on a Division I field on Friday. The Bakersfield HS graduate looked calm, composed and really gave fans a taste of what can be expected from her for the next four seasons. While her ability to create on her goal was incredible, she had a chance earlier in the first half that she executed just as well, if not better. Unfortunately, that shot sailed just wide. The center midfield combination of her and Alexa Ngo has a lot of potential.
3. While she didn't score Friday, redshirt freshman Daisy Vazquez was certainly entertaining to watch. The Redwood City native was always around the ball and her speed to elude defenders makes you think that she will find the back of the net sooner rather than later.
4. Great crowd for the opening game. The fans seemed into the match the entire game and were rewarded with a great wire-to-wire performance by the 'Runners. Got a little tense near the end and I'm sure I was not the only one out of my seat for that final corner kick. A very encouraging way to begin the 2009 season.
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