SANTA CLARITA, Calif. —Park University Gilbert's women's soccer team fell 5-0 to The Master's University on Thursday afternoon at Reese Field. The Buccaneers dropped to 10-5-1 overall and 6-4-1 in GSAC play but still have an opportunity to secure a spot in the conference playoffs with a win in their final regular-season home match on Saturday.
The Master's took control early, scoring in the third minute through Breanna Fajardo. The hosts added goals in the 11th, 28th and 34th minutes to build a 4-0 halftime lead. Park-Gilbert faced a difficult challenge against a strong attacking side that consistently created scoring opportunities throughout the opening half.
The Buccaneers continued to compete after the break, looking for a way back into the match. However, The Master's added its fifth goal in the 58th minute, with Fajardo completing a hat trick. Park-Gilbert worked to create chances of its own but was unable to find the back of the net.
Goalkeeper
Journey Morimoto delivered a busy performance, recording 15 saves as The Master's finished with 28 shots, including 20 on target. Park-Gilbert registered eight shots, four of which were on goal, and earned three corner kicks compared with six for the hosts.
Despite Thursday's result, Park-Gilbert still has an important opportunity ahead. The Buccaneers can secure their place in the GSAC playoffs with a victory on Saturday, making the regular-season finale a crucial contest for the team.
Park-Gilbert returns home Saturday, Oct. 24, to face Benedictine Mesa at 5 p.m. at Arizona Athletic Grounds in Mesa, Ariz.
