The Oxnard College women’s soccer team continually finds itself in an offensive funk, having only scored one goal the past two games and falling to Pasadena 2-1 at Oxnard Friday afternoon.

Although the Condors (0-4-1) have struggled offensively, they were to the first to score when midfielder Mary Cruz Magana hit a shot to the back of the net on a great outlet pass in the 27th minute.

The Condors defense looked solid, and there was some spark to their offense, but they could not capitalize in critical situations. The Lancers tied the game at one on a goal by sophomore utility player Molly Pink.

The Condors had an opportunity to break the 1-1 tie in the 52nd minute, when forward Nataly Marquez missed a shot after receiving a great outlet pass from forward Gabriela Ambriz.

This missed opportunity proved to be costly, as Pasadena broke the tie on a goal from Lancer forward Melissa Fudge. Fudge had taken two shots on goal, before getting the ball back a third time and hitting a shot to the left-hand corner of the net.

Despite the disappointing loss, Condor assistant coach Bill Propster stated he had a new team, and that there was only more room for improvement.

“For now, we are a new team,” Propster said. “There are a lot of players trying to find what is best fit for everybody.”

Propster also pointed out two key injuries to two starting midfielders as a reason the team is struggling.

“Two of our starting midfielders were not here,” he said. “We are not real deep.”

A new team, two injuries and an inexperienced squad results in a team that is simply trying to get used to playing with one another. While it remains uncertain when there two key midfielders will be able to play next, the Condors continue to believe they are gradually getting better.

The Condors hope to get better on the offensive end, when they host Antelope Valley next Tuesday, Sept. 15 at 3 p.m.