Moorpark women’s soccer improved their record to 4-1 in Western State Conference play Friday afternoon with a convincing 2-0 win over inter-county rival Oxnard.

Moorpark’s offense was effective with dynamic duo Amy Cole and Lindsey McClellan leading the charge with great ball handling which gave them a large number of shots on goal. Moorpark took the lead early with a goal by Cole in the first half and never let up. In the second half Moorpark’s offense sealed the game with a sliding kick by McClellan which found the left corner of the goal.

Strong midfield and dominant backfield play allowed Moorpark to keep their lead throughout the game. The immense force of the Moorpark midfielders Katheryn Klamecki and Briana Brooskin kept Oxnard off-balance throughout the match and Oxnard was unable to come up with any sustained drives. Oxnard’s few shots came from long distance and Oxnard appeared unable to get its forwards coordinated.

Moorpark women’s soccer coach Eric Privat believed that the key for the game was that the “girls were very eager for victory in this cross county rivalry game, and they played a very physical and aggressive game”. Moorpark’s physicality was especially evident on defense where they kept Oxnard without any significant shots on goal.

This win will give Moorpark momentum for its upcoming game against Santa Barbara City College. Privat believes that next week’s game will be a big game and that “we needed to have a strong mental performance today to get us ready for Santa Barbara.”

Oxnard will attempt to get back on track against Hancock College this Tuesday. Oxnard’s record falls to (2-4-1) in Western State Conference play.