Santa Clara's men's soccer team secured a 2-0 victory over Fordham on Sunday at Stevens Stadium, extending their unbeaten streak as they prepare for a showdown with Cal later this week.
A Penalty That Shifted Momentum
Alejandro Arenas converted a penalty kick in the 75th minute, breaking a deadlock and giving the Broncos a slender lead that would prove decisive.
Just four minutes later, Josmar Guandique added his second goal of the season, slotting home a clinical finish that sealed a 2-0 advantage.
Between the goals, goalkeeper Jackson Ozburn was a wall of resistance, making two crucial saves and preserving the clean sheet while his teammates dominated possession.
Fordham had started aggressively, with Kamran Mojabi testing the Broncos early, but Ozburn’s reflexes kept the score level before Arenas’ decisive strike.
The match was part of a tightly contested series that stood at one‑all before Sunday’s result, and the win sets up a Thursday night clash with Cal at 7:30 p.m. PT.
Freshman Matthew Crothers made a brief debut, stepping onto the pitch for 11 minutes and gaining valuable experience in a high‑pressure environment.
Beyond the headline contributors, the Broncos’ depth was evident as players such as Diego Diaz, Marc‑Alexandre Happi Emaga, Shayon Kashi, Gabrielius Mazonas, Andrew Sullivan, Will Wiersdorf and Gavin Flickinger contributed to the effort.