Chemeketa Wins at Tacoma

Chemeketa Triumphs Over Tacoma with a Narrow 1-0 Victory

On September 21, 2024, the Chemeketa men's soccer team edged out Tacoma in a closely contested match held in Tacoma, WA. The game, which kicked off at 2:15 PM, saw Chemeketa improve their record to 3-2-3 (2-1-2 in conference play), while Tacoma fell to 2-7-0 (2-3-0 in conference play).

The lone goal of the match came in the first half when Chemeketa's Gianni Rosales found the back of the net in the 41st minute. The goal was assisted by Elijah Kainalu Malam, marking Rosales' second goal of the season. Despite Tacoma's efforts to equalize, Chemeketa's defense stood firm, with goalkeeper Joshua Vargas making eight crucial saves to secure the clean sheet.

Throughout the match, Tacoma outshot Chemeketa 17 to 12, with both teams having a similar number of shots on goal: Tacoma with nine and Chemeketa with eight. However, Tacoma's inability to convert their chances proved costly.

The match was a physical contest, with Tacoma committing 11 fouls compared to Chemeketa's six. Chemeketa's Juan Marcos Rangel-H received the only yellow card of the game in the 82nd minute.

Despite the loss, Tacoma had more corner kick opportunities, tallying seven compared to Chemeketa's one. However, they were unable to capitalize on these set pieces.

With this victory, Chemeketa continues to build momentum in their season, while Tacoma will look to regroup and improve in their upcoming fixtures.