(Photos By Adrian Perez)
Cerritos College delivered an impressive offensive performance Tuesday evening, defeating Los Angeles
Harbor College 8–0 in a dominant road victory that showcased the Falcons’ attacking depth and relentless
pressure.
The Falcons wasted little time establishing control. Nathan Pineda opened the scoring in the eighth minute,
giving Cerritos an early advantage. Michael Hernandez doubled the lead in the 22nd minute, finishing a play
assisted by Pineda, before Erik Hernandez added a third goal in the 32nd minute.
Holding a comfortable 3–0 advantage at halftime, Cerritos continued its offensive assault after the break.
Andy Tiscarino extended the lead in the 53rd minute, and Jason Castro followed with another goal just three
minutes later, pushing the score to 5–0.
Despite the lopsided result, Harbor goalkeeper Awn Al-Otoom produced a memorable moment in the 64th
minute, denying Erik Hernandez from the penalty spot. The save highlighted Harbor’s determination in an
otherwise difficult evening against an overwhelming Cerritos attack.
The Falcons continued creating opportunities late in the match, with Esteban Abarca scoring twice in the final
13 minutes. Michael Gutierrez also found the net, completing an eight-goal performance.
Miguel Ceja played a significant role in the closing stages, recording three assists on Cerritos’ final three
goals.
Statistically, the Falcons controlled the contest, outshooting Harbor 27–5 and placing 14 attempts on target.
Cerritos also maintained a clean sheet, limiting the Seahawks to just three shots on goal.
Al-Otoom finished with six recorded saves, including his impressive penalty stop, as Harbor battled against
sustained offensive pressure throughout the evening.
Seven different Cerritos players contributed goals, demonstrating the team’s ability to generate scoring
opportunities across its lineup.
For Cerritos, the convincing victory represented another strong attacking display as the Falcons continued
their late-season campaign. The combination of early finishing, second-half production, and contributions from
multiple players made the eight-goal performance particularly noteworthy.
The Falcons leave Wilmington with a commanding victory and momentum heading into their remaining
The Falcons wasted little time establishing control. Nathan Pineda opened the scoring in the eighth minute,
giving Cerritos an early advantage. Michael Hernandez doubled the lead in the 22nd minute, finishing a play
assisted by Pineda, before Erik Hernandez added a third goal in the 32nd minute.
Holding a comfortable 3–0 advantage at halftime, Cerritos continued its offensive assault after the break.
Andy Tiscarino extended the lead in the 53rd minute, and Jason Castro followed with another goal just three
minutes later, pushing the score to 5–0.
Despite the lopsided result, Harbor goalkeeper Awn Al-Otoom produced a memorable moment in the 64th
minute, denying Erik Hernandez from the penalty spot. The save highlighted Harbor’s determination in an
otherwise difficult evening against an overwhelming Cerritos attack.
The Falcons continued creating opportunities late in the match, with Esteban Abarca scoring twice in the final
13 minutes. Michael Gutierrez also found the net, completing an eight-goal performance.
Miguel Ceja played a significant role in the closing stages, recording three assists on Cerritos’ final three
goals.
Statistically, the Falcons controlled the contest, outshooting Harbor 27–5 and placing 14 attempts on target.
Cerritos also maintained a clean sheet, limiting the Seahawks to just three shots on goal.
Al-Otoom finished with six recorded saves, including his impressive penalty stop, as Harbor battled against
sustained offensive pressure throughout the evening.
Seven different Cerritos players contributed goals, demonstrating the team’s ability to generate scoring
opportunities across its lineup.
For Cerritos, the convincing victory represented another strong attacking display as the Falcons continued
their late-season campaign. The combination of early finishing, second-half production, and contributions from
multiple players made the eight-goal performance particularly noteworthy.
The Falcons leave Wilmington with a commanding victory and momentum heading into their remaining
Fixtures.
