Main Story

Hope International’s season ended in a penalty shootout, as Soka advanced from the GSAC Women’s Soccer Championship first round with a 3-2 win after the teams played to a 1-1 tie through two overtimes. Ana Pacheco scored for the Royals, and goalkeeper Victoria Ruiz made seven saves, but Soka prevailed when goalkeeper Jazlynn Camacho stopped Hope’s final two attempts.

By the Numbers
  • Hope International finished the season 6-8-2; Soka improved to 8-5-5.
  • Soka outshot Hope 13-3, and Ruiz recorded seven saves.
What’s Next

Soka advances to Saturday’s semifinals to face No. 2 seed The Master’s. Hope International’s season is over.

Bottom Line

Hope’s defense kept the match level for 110 minutes, but Soka’s goalkeeper made the decisive saves in the shootout.