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October 27, 2009 ARC 0, West Hills 4
The Beavers went down 0-1 five minutes into the match on a defensive error. The end of the first half the game unraveled when two of ARC's athletes were red-carded within a few moments of each other (captain Erick Lariz and Selvin Bonilla). Coach Hansen reported that red-cards easily could have been yellow rather than red and that may have dramatically affected the play of the game as ARC had to play down two players for the remainder of the game. The nine ARC players remaining on the field did the best they could under the circumstances, but conceded three second half goals to West Hills.
October 23, 2009 ARC 2, Santa Rosa 2
The Beaver played very well and earned a 2-2 tie vs. Santa Rosa at Lucchesi Park in Petaluma. ARC got of to a great start scoring a goal from David Covarrubias mid way through the half. The Beavers came out flat in the second half and SRJC quickly tied the score. Justin James scored the go ahead goal around the 70th minute beating two SRJC defenders with his tremendous speed. Santa Rosa responded by scoring a smashing free kick to tie the match which ended 2-2. This was a very entertaining and well played match! The Beaver definitely came to play!
October 20, 2009 ARC 1, Butte 0
The Beavers get a 1-0 win over Butte. The Beavers had numerous chances in the first half but were unable to convert and went into half time 0-0 and frustrated. David Covarrubias scored the winning goal on a breakaway mid way through the second half and held on for the much needed victory.
October 16, 2009 ARC 6, Modesto 3
The Beaver put together their best attacking soccer of the season beating Modesto 6-3. ARC played impressively in the first half earning a well deserved 2-0 lead off of goals from David Ibrahim and Victor Montoya. The Beavers came out flat in the second half and quickly gave up two goals and Modesto tied the score. Fortunately, the Modesto keeper made a costly mistake and David Ibrahim scored again putting the Beavers up 3-2. David Covarrubias extended the lead by scoring two more goals giving the Beavers a 5-2 lead. Modesto made the game interesting by scoring again but Covarrubias scored another goal to earn a "hat trick" and seal the victory 6-3.
October 13, 2009 ARC 0, Sequoias 0
In a torrential downpour, the Beavers get a shutout against a very strong Sequoias team. Early in the first half, it looked like Jaime Estrada had the go ahead goal when he beat the goalkeeper and passed it into the empty net. Unfortunately, there was a small lake in front of the goal which stopped the ball on the end line. The heavy rain and wind continued throughout the match making for very sloppy and unpredictable play. The players from both team, however, seemed to enjoy the experience of playing in such extreme conditions.
October 9, 2009 ARC 0, Cosumnes River 1
In a closely contested match the Beavers fall 0-1 to CRC in the 95th minute. The ARC goalkeeper Derek Rauh saved a penalty kick in the first half. Other than the penalty kick, the game provided very few opportunities for either team. The deciding goal came off a well executed corner kick header in extra time. A heartbreaking loss for the Beavers against their local rival CRC.
October 6, 2009 The Beaver lose 3-0 at Taft College on Tuesday, October 6. After a long five hour bus trip, the Beavers managed to play well in the early stages of the match. The Beavers earned a penalty kick in the 35 minute when David Covarrubias was fouled. Unfortunately, the penalty kick was saved and an opportunity to lead the match was squandered. Taft scored on a defensive error just before the half and the Beavers were down 1-0. The second half the Beavers were outplayed and conceded two more goals. In the closing minutes of the match, Covarrubias was again fouled for a penalty kick which was also saved by the Taft goalkeeper. Missing two penalty kicks and being without regular starters Selvin Bonilla, Erick Lariz and Julio Lopez was too much to overcome against the powerful Cougars. So far in the 2009 season the Beavers have an overall record of 6-4-2 with a Big 8 Conference record of 1-1-1, leaving them in a tie for third place with Cosumnes River College.
September 29, 2009 The Beavers put together a very impressive performance at Yuba College on Tuesday, September 29. The Beavers got off to a great start maintaining ball possession and creating a variety of scoring opportunities. Unfortunately, Yuba scored first on their only shot of the half and the Beavers trailed 0-1. Continuing to play well, the Beavers pushed hard to even the score before the half and succeeded when Jaime Estrada finished on a smashing half volley. Just before the half, David Covarrubias had a chance to put the Beavers ahead when he missed a penalty kick. In the second half, Covarrubias made up for his penalty kick miss by getting the winning goal off a beautiful long cross from Antonio Villalobos. Jaime Estrada scored the insurance goal dribbling through several Yuba players before finishing a rocket past the Yuba goalkeeper.
September 25,
2009 The Beavers win 2-0 on September 25 at San Joaquin Delta College in Stockton. The team had a very strong first half, playing very attractive soccer and created numerous goal scoring opportunities. Erick Lariz got the opening goal off a clever back heel pass from Harry Bestman. Tendai Mkandawire scored the second goal, bending the ball around the Delta goalkeeper. The Beavers led 2-0 at the half and comfortably managed the second half allowing 22 players the opportunity to play. Eddie Ruelas recorded the shutout in goal.
September 22, 2009 The Beavers win at Shasta College 7-0. Six minutes into the match Erick Lariz dribbles a Shasta defender and finds Victor Montoya for an easy finish inside the six yard box. The Beavers continued to create chances, however, went into the half leading only 1-0. In the second half the Beavers blew the game open scoring six goals. Second half goal scorers for the Beavers were Adan Esqueda (2), Victor Montoya, Jamie Estrada, Justin James, and Jhajad Obaldia. September 18, 2009 ARC 2, Santa Rosa Junior College 3
The Beavers take a heartbreaking loss to conference rival Santa Rosa. The Beavers scored first when Erick Lariz scored a beautiful goal, beating the SRJC goalkeeper from the top of the penalty area. Just before the half, Santa Rosa converted on a penalty kick to equalize. Just two minutes into the second half, Santa Rosa went ahead on a long range shot that squeaked in at the near post. About the middle of the second half, the ARC goalkeeper mishandled a routine ball and SRJC is up 3-1. The Beavers created numerous opportunities and converted one late when David Covarrubias scored. The Beavers played well overall, but were unable to overcome their errors and missed opportunities.
September 15, 2009 ARC 1, Contra Costa College 0
The Beavers scored early in the first half when Harry Bestman skillfully played the ball through to Erick Lariz, who calmly finished on a one on one with the CCC goalkeeper. Contra Costa outplayed the Beavers much of the second half, but the Beaver defense held up to secure the win. ARC goalkeeper Hulises Muro made an outstanding save late in the second half when it looked like CC was going to equalize.
September 11, 2009 ARC 0, Modesto Junior College 0
The Beavers first Big Eight conference match ended in a frustrating tie. After a very evenly played first half, the Beaver came out in the second half with much more energy and outplayed Modesto but failed to convert on numerous opportunities. Stefano Baez and Selvin Bonilla provided stellar defense for the Beavers all game.
Hartnell Tournament- Cerritos College, September 4-6 September 6 ARC 1, San Francisco City College 1
The Beavers played their best game of the year against a very strong San Francisco team. The beavers dominated the midfield with outstand play from both Erick Lariz and Jamie Estrada. ARC got a second half goal from David Covarrubias but SFCC was able to equalize in extra time. Although the game ended in a time, the tournament rules sent the two teams into a penalty kick shoot out. ARC goalkeeper Eddie Ruelas made one save and all five of the Beavers converted on their kicks. The PK goal scorers for the Beavers were Erick Lariz, Francisco Corona, David Covarrubias, Jamie Estrada, and Adric Jope. With the PK shootout win the Beavers were consolation champion winners for the tournament.
September 5, 2009 ARC 1, Allen Hancock 0.
The Beavers had a very solid defensive effort and got a late goal from Bryan “Chino” Garcia to secure the win. This was an exceptionally important win for the team’s confidence after the demoralizing loss against Cerritos. Stefano Baez played his first game at the center back position. He provided much needed speed, toughness and an ability to win head balls for the Beaver defense.
September 4, 2009 ARC 0, Cerritos 6
The Beavers get crushed by the 2008 State Champions. The only positive thing that came from the game was that the Beavers were tested early in the season and were able to learn from their mistakes
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