Women’s Soccer Team Draws Against Atlantic Cape in Competitive Match
Atlantic City, NJ — The Bergen Community College women's soccer team fought to a 1-1 tie in an exciting match against Atlantic Cape Community College on Tuesday. Both teams displayed strong defensive and offensive plays, with each side scoring in the first half, but ultimately neither team was able to break the deadlock.
Atlantic Cape took the lead 25 minutes into the game when Angelina Bell scored an unassisted goal, putting the home team ahead. However, Bergen Community College responded just before halftime with a well-executed goal by midfielder Susan Hajel, assisted by defender Kimberly Guaman. Hajel's equalizer came in the 38th minute, leveling the score at 1-1.
Goalkeeper Olly Arango played a crucial role in keeping Bergen in the game, making 7 saves in the first half and 3 more in the second half to total 10 saves. Arango's solid performance in goal was key to preventing Atlantic Cape from taking the lead again.
Both teams battled hard in the second half, but despite a total of 8 shots from Bergen and 11 from Atlantic Cape, neither side could find the back of the net again. The game ended with each team walking away with one point.
This draw moves the Bergen Community College Bulldogs forward in their competitive season as they continue to aim for success in upcoming matches.
Game Summary:
- Final Score: Bergen Community College 1, Atlantic Cape Community College 1
- Goals:
- Atlantic Cape: Angelina Bell (25:00, unassisted)
- Bergen: Susan Hajel (38:00, assisted by Kimberly Guaman)
- Saves:
- Bergen: Olly Arango - 10 saves
- Atlantic Cape: Mallinda Marigliano - 7 saves
- Key Players:
- Bergen: Susan Hajel (1 goal), Kimberly Guaman (1 assist), Olly Arango (10 saves)
- Atlantic Cape: Angelina Bell (1 goal), Mallinda Marigliano (7 saves)