September 3, 2024

Chargers Triumph Over Compton College with Strong 2-0 Win

Gomez's Penalty and Vega's Strike Secure the Win as Cypress Controls the Game on Both Ends

Compton

2-1-0, 0-0

Cypress

1-1-0, 0-0

Final

Compton (2-1-0, 0-0)

Cypress (1-1-0, 0-0)

CYPRESS, CA - The Cypress Chargers (2-0-1) hosted the Compton College Tartars (2-1) and secured a 2-0 victory in a hard-fought match.

In the first half, the Chargers dominated possession but struggled to convert their chances into goals, outshooting Compton 13-5. Despite the pressure, it wasn't until a corner kick opportunity that Cypress found the breakthrough. Maddox Budean's powerful shot hit the right post and bounced back into play, leading to a chaotic scramble in the box. Amidst the action, Compton committed a foul in the penalty area, giving the Chargers a crucial opportunity. Freshman Alex Gomez calmly stepped up and converted the penalty kick, giving Cypress a 1-0 lead.

In the second half, Cypress continued to control the game, with their defense working hard to push the ball forward. Sophomore Jack Yeager delivered a perfectly timed pass to Cristopher Ayala down the right sideline. Ayala skillfully outpaced his defender, drawing the last defender towards him. Seizing the moment, Ayala sent a precise pass to Jhonkarlo Vega, who was trailing up the middle. Vega, unmarked, made no mistake as he fired the ball over the goalkeeper, extending the Chargers' lead to 2-0.

With a solid performance on both offense and defense, the Cypress Chargers continue their winning momentum as they look ahead to their next challenge.

UP NEXT: Cypress will host Long Beach City College on Friday, September 6 at 4:00PM.

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