De Anza Dons fell to the Gavilan Rams in a 2-1 defeat at home on Oct. 26.
The game was decided on a made field goal by Gavilan 89 minutes into regulation time. De Anza had two corner kicks shortly after the 90th minute, but was unable to capitalize.
Both teams came off aggressive early on, with the first field goal attempt from Gavilan two minutes into the game. There are a number of occasions in which De Anza reached the opposition’s penalty area and failed to take advantage.
Gavilan made the first field goal of the game 39 minutes into regulation time. De Anza scored its only field goal 13 minutes into the second half.
When asked how the team felt after the loss, Coach Mark Landefeld said, “It’s not a simple feeling down the field.”
Landefeld praised the team for fighting well and creating opportunities to win at the end of the game. He also pointed out that some players lost focus right before Gavilan scored the game-winning goal.
“It’s unfortunate,” Landenfield said. You don’t want to forget the good you got from the prior 44 minutes because of a mistake you made in the 45th minute. You want to learn from it but you want to build on the prior 44.”
Coach Landefeld pointed out Evan Leedeman, a back for De Anza’s soccer team, did a good job containing the opposing team ace player.
De Anza now falls to a record of 4-8-3 for the season.
De Anza went on to lose their last home game of the season against Hartnell on Oct. 30, with a final score of 4-1.
The Dons now look ahead to games on Nov. 6 at Ohlone and Nov. 8 at Cabrillo to round out their 2012 season.
BLOCK – De Anza goalkeeper Bryan Franco (1) prepares to send a ball back into play towards his teammates during the Oct. 26 match against the Gavilan Rams at De Anza College. De Anza went on to lose 2-1. (Jason Aguirre/LA VOZ WEEKLY)
