ALISO VIEJO, Calif. — Park-Gilbert women's soccer came from behind Saturday afternoon to defeat Soka University of America 2-1 at Soka, earning an important GSAC road victory and improving to 6-2-1 overall and 2-1-1 in conference play.
Soka took a 1-0 lead just before halftime when Carly Becerra scored in the 45th minute. Park-Gilbert answered quickly after the break, with
Kalei Ganotisi finding the back of the net in the 55th minute off an assist from
Alexandria Bugal.
The Buccaneers completed the comeback in the 63rd minute when
Yadira Bernal scored to give Park-Gilbert a 2-1 advantage. The Buccaneers held off Soka over the final 27 minutes to secure the conference road victory.
Soka finished with 15 shots to Park-Gilbert's seven, but the Buccaneers were more efficient with their chances, putting four shots on goal compared to seven for Soka.
Journey Morimoto made six saves in goal, helping Park-Gilbert protect the one-goal advantage. The Buccaneers also earned five corner kicks.
The victory gives Park-Gilbert a much-needed response following Thursday's loss and moves the Buccaneers to 2-1-1 in their first four GSAC matches. The Buccaneers return home Thursday, Oct. 1, at 5 p.m. to face Arizona Christian University at Arizona Athletic Grounds in Mesa.
