WILMINGTON – Cesar Naranjo's goal in the 84th minute proved to be the game-winner for Rio Hondo College in a 2-1 South Coast Conference win at Los Angeles Harbor College on Tuesday.
With the win, the Roadrunners improved to 6-5-3 overall and 1-1-1 in conference play.
Rio Hondo struck first, getting a goal from Adan Villareal in the 13th minute to take a 1-0 lead.
The Roadrunners held that narrow advantage into halftime but LA Harbor got the equalizer in the 55th thanks to a goal by Adrian Garcia.
The contest appeared to be on its way to a tie, but Naranjo broke free to score unassisted late in the game to help lead Rio Hondo to the win.
Goalkeeper Arturo Bustamante was solid for the Roadrunners. He posted 7 saves to earn the win.
Rio Hondo returns to action on Friday (Oct. 14) when the Roadrunners travel to Los Angeles City College for a 7 p.m. South Coast Conference game.
Men’s Soccer: Late goal gives Rio Hondo 2-1 win at LA Harbor
Rio Hondo
2
LA Harbor
1
Final | 1 | 2 | T |
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Rio Hondo () | 1 | 1 | 2 |
LA Harbor () | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Posted: Oct 11, 2022