Crush off to 2-0 start after last-minute win at LA Pierce

Woodland Hills – Natalie Galicia knocked in the game-winning goal just moments before the final whistle and Valeria Quintero had a goal and an assist to to help lead Clovis Community College to a shocking 2-1 victory at Los Angeles Pierce College on Tuesday.

Galicia's goal in the 90^th minute gave the Crush their second win of the season in a game that looked destined for a draw.

Clovis got off to a solid start thanks to Quintero's goal in ninth minute off the assist from Celeste Suarez that gave the Crush a quick 1-0 lead. Pierce responded with the equalizer in the 23^rd minute with a goal from Livia Pereira.

The game remained tied all the way until added time. Quintero fed Galicia for the assist on game-winning goal, setting off the Crush celebration.

Carly Tynan totaled 6 saves in goal for the Crush in preserving the victory.

It was Clovis' second consecutive win after the Crush went on the road to shutout Lake Tahoe Community College 1-0 on Friday in their season-opener.

Alyssa Ruelas' goal in the 70^th minute off the assist from Quintero was all the offense Clovis would need. The Crush defense and Tynan were able to keep Lake Tahoe off the board.

Clovis, now 2-0, returns to action on Friday (Sep. 8) when the Crush will host Santa Rosa Junior College in its home opener at 1:30 p.m. The game will be followed by the Clovis men's soccer team taking on Hartnell College at 4 p.m.