On Oct. 20, De Anza College’s women’s soccer team received another devastating 8-0 loss at the hands of Las Positas.

The team competed without several of its players.

“We have six players injured, some still sick at home,” head coach Cheryl Oswieny said.

With an incomplete roster, the Dons still managed to hold off a few major offensives made by Las Positas.

During the first half of the game, De Anza didn’t have much possession of the ball and the defense wasn’t strong enough to defend against Las Positas’s offensive.

There was a strong offensive play by De Anza, but a strong defense made by

Las Positas caused a De Anza team player get injured.

Las Positas owned first half with 0-5. However, De Anza didn’t give up.

After a time out they got back on the field with positive attitude.

During second half, De Anza improved their defense,gained more possession of the ball and stopped some attempts to score by Las Positas.

Although the Dons put up a strong defense, Las Positas still managed to score three more goals during the second half.

There was offensive play by Las Positas that caused two more injuries for De Anza.

Towards the end of the second half, De Anza had two free kick chances that turned into a missed opportunity.

That missed opportunity could’ve helped Dons break the zero on the scoreboard. Las Positas increased their defense against De Anza’s offensive line because of the pressure De Anza made.

With another loss on their record, injured players, and the absent players who weren’t be able to participate; head coach Cheryl Owiesny wasn’t satisfied at all by the end of the game.

“We need a lot of ice and figure out what to do next game,” said head coach Cheryl Owiesny after a devastating loss for De Anza.