College of the Sequoias' Zachary Ramirez (1) making a save in a game versus Fresno City College on October 11, 2024. (Photo Credit: Norma Foster / COS Athletics)

October 14, 2024

Giants Earn 1-1 Draw Against Fresno City

Fresno

5-3-4, 1-0-2

Sequoias

5-3-6, 0-2-1

Final

Fresno (5-3-4, 1-0-2)

Sequoias (5-3-6, 0-2-1)

Visalia, CA - College of the Sequoias Men's Soccer (5-3-6, 0-2-1) battled to a 1-1 draw with Fresno City College (5-3-4, 1-0-2) in a Central Valley Conference (CVC) match on Friday, October 11. After taking a first-half lead, the Giants conceded a second-half penalty that ultimately resulted in a share of the points.

How It Happened

The Giants struck first, taking the lead in the 31st minute when Jairo Medina (Dinuba HS) connected on a pass from Johnathan Ibarra (Porterville HS) to make it 1-0. Medina's finish gave the Giants the lead heading into half.

Fresno responded after the break, leveling the score in the 57th minute. Santana Mercado converted a penalty kick, awarded after a foul in the box, bringing the match to 1-1. Despite both teams having chances late, neither side was able to break the deadlock.

"We played a solid first half, but we need to finish games better," said head coach Abraham Campos. "Giving away a penalty like that was tough, but I'm proud of the effort and resilience the team showed in the closing minutes. We'll learn from this and come back stronger."

By the Numbers

- Shots: Sequoias registered 9 shots, with 2 on target. Fresno was limited to just 6 shots, with only 1 hitting the target.

- Saves: Zachary Ramirez (Orange Cove HS) was strong in goal for COS, making 5 saves. Fresno's Eddie Veliz and LJ Fernandez combined for 8 saves.

Upcoming Matches

The Giants will continue CVC play on the road as they take on Clovis College on Tuesday, October 15 at 1:00 PM. They'll then return home to host Lemoore College on Friday, October 18 at Sequoias Stadium at 4:00 PM.