Resilient Till the End

In a thrilling match between the Simpson University Redhawks and the Providence Christian College Sea Beggars on September 27, 2024, in Pasadena, CA, both teams battled to a 3-3 draw. The game was intense from start to finish, with both teams fighting it out until the final whistle.

The Redhawks got off to a strong start in the first half to take an assertive 3-0 lead. However, during halftime, the Sea Beggars regrouped and refocused to set their goal of leaving everything on the field. As the Beggars started the second half, there was grit and fearlessness in each player, and the team was able to build momentum through solid possessions. Ten minutes into the second half, Spencer Hillner was able to find Erick Martinez on top of the box, and Erick scored his first goal of the season, putting Providence on the board. The goal seemed to spark a fire in the Sea Beggars, driving them to compete even harder. After a long 30 minutes of both teams trying to put the ball in the back of the net, Hillner found possession of the ball at the top 18 and scored a banger of a goal, closing the gap to 3-2. The Beggars felt more energized, and Coach Robert Gurule encouraged his team to stay focused. In the 90th minute, the Sea Beggars persistence paid off as they found a way to score the equalizer off a Diego Aparicio game-tying goal. Providence had leveled the score, and the game ended with a 3-3 draw.

Providence Christian recorded nine shots; six of them were on the goal, and goalkeeper Mario Trujillo finished with six crucial saves, keeping the Sea Beggars in the game. The match was filled with intensity, showcased the competitive nature of both teams, and left the fans on the edge of their seats on every shot on goal until the final whistle.

Overall, it was a well-fought game by both teams, with the final score of 3-3 reflecting the competitive nature of the match. Both teams showcased immense determination and resilience, making for an exciting game for the spectators.

The men's soccer team is on the road this week against Pacific Union College on Thursday, October 3rd, at 3pm and against UC Merced on Saturday, October 5th, at 7pm. Both road games should live stream on their respective websites. Go and give the team your support as they hope to bring home a win.