Bend it like... Quinonez: Pirates defeat Irvine 1-0
The VC women's soccer team defeated previously unbeaten Irvine Valley Tuesday 1-0 at the Sportsplex. Samantha Quinonez scored the game-winner on a corner kick, bending the shot into the bottom of the crossbar and spinning off the ground and past the goal line. The VC back line of Tanaya Moreno, Alondra Sanchez and Jazzy Moreno, along with goal keeper Janessah Gonzalez, stood out as the Pirates turned back 13 shots by IVC, including nine on frame.
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Team Stats
Irvine Valley
| Game Statistics | Irvine Valley | Ventura |
|---|---|---|
| Shots (on goal) | 0 (0) | 0 (7) |
| Saves | 4 | 9 |
| Fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Corner Kicks | 0 | 0 |
| Offsides | 0 | 0 |
The VC women's soccer team defeated previously unbeaten Irvine Valley Tuesday 1-0 at the Sportsplex. Samantha Quinonez scored the game-winner on a corner kick, bending the shot into the bottom of the crossbar and spinning off the ground and past the goal line. The VC back line of Tanaya Moreno, Alondra Sanchez and Jazzy Moreno, along with goal keeper Janessah Gonzalez, stood out as the Pirates turned back 13 shots by IVC, including nine on frame.
The Pirates (3-4-2) were on the defensive for a vast majority of the first half. The Lasers totaled five shots in the first 45 minutes, but the VC defense held fast, keeping IVC out of the net.
Ventura did create some offensive chances, including in the 37th minute when Jennifer Ramirez made a pass down the sideline to Cristal Vargas. The IVC defense stopped the attack by clearing the ball past the goal line, setting up Quinonez's corner kick that bent into the goal off the crossbar for the lone score of the game.
WSOC⚽️: GOAL FOR @VCpiratesoccer
— VCPirateAthletics (@VCAthletics) September 24, 2025
#25 Samantha Quinonez with a corner kick goal puts the Pirates up 1-0 in the 38' pic.twitter.com/qMqTv9UpZH
VC controlled the pace in the second half, but were unable to connect for their second score. Gonzales preserved the win in goal, however, with eight saves in the final 45 minutes in the triumph.
Ventura will next open Western State Conference play on Friday Sept. 26 at Moorpark. Kickoff is scheduled for 4:00 pm.