Zamora's hat trick leads Panthers past Foothill

Los Altos, CA

Hartnell picked up another conference win on the road, outlasting previously unbeaten Foothill College 6-3. Andres Zamora, an all-conference performer last year, had his best game as a Panther scoring 3 goals and assisting 2 other goals.

Hartnell raced out to a 3-0 advantage with goals from Andres Zamora in the 3rd and 38th minute and Juan Alvarez in the 9th minute of the first half, but Foothill made it interesting netting a pair of goals in a ten minute span to make it 3-2. Juan Alvarez put the game away with his second goal in the 54th minute and Hartnell added late goals from Eduardo Verduzco and Andres Zamora to blow the game wide open.

The win moves Hartnell to (2-0-0) in conference play and (4-2-2) overall. Hartnell hosts Chabot College Friday at 4pm in their home opener.

Game Today @ Foothill College, 4pm Los Altos, CA

Hartnell wins conference opener

Redwood City, CA.

Juan Alvarez's goal in the 78th minute secured a 2-1 win over Canada College in the conference opener for both teams. Hartnell improved to (3-2-2) overall and (1-0-0) in the Coast Conference.

Hartnell opened the scoring late in the first half with a goal by Miguel Viduari off an assist from Juan Ochoa. Midway through the second half, Canada leveled the score. The physically played match in 94 degree heat, which was intensified by the synthetic turf field, seemed headed towards a draw. But with 12 minutes left in the match, Juan Alvarez received a lofted ball from Andres Zamora, beat a Canada defender, and curled a perfectly placed shot in the upper right corner of the goal to give Hartnell the win.

The defense was led by goal keeper Alex Amezcua, who stopped 9 shots which included some late game heroics to preserve the victory. Hartnell travels next Tuesday to face Foothill College.

Game @ Canada College, 9-25-09 4pm, Redwoood City, CA

Men's Soccer opens conference play @ Canada College this Friday!!!

Student-Athlete Interview

#10 Eduardo Verduzco

2008 -- Starter in 19 of 26 games played, including the season opener ... Saw time at Forward, helping Hartnell to a Coast Conference Division Championship and Picking up Forward of the Year honors. Eduardo tallied 15 goals and 8 assist during the 2008 season.

High School/Club -- Three-year first-team All-Mission Trail Athletic League at Gonzalez HS under coach Jesse Valencia ... Named to the 2008 All-County team by the Salinas Californian and Monterey County Herald ... Was also the defensive end and kicker for the football team ... Played club soccer with Orchard Valley Sharks, Ruckus and Diablitos.

Personal -- Lists his greatest athletic thrill as winning the 2007 CCS soccer title... Admires Cristiano Ronaldo and Kobe Bryant ...Hobbies include spending time with friends and family… Parents: Alfonso and Elena Verduzco ... Has an older sister, Rosalba, older brother Alfonso, and a younger sisters, Veronica and Norma ... Full name is Eduardo Verduzco Alvarez ... Born August 16, 1990 in Gilroy, CA ...

Major: Criminal Justices.

Q: What is your favorite class?
A: Speech 3 with Barbara Ristrim. I’m beginning to overcome my fear of public speaking and I find it very exciting. I also enjoy Yoga, because I’m improving my flexibility and strength.

Q: What is your favorite word?
A: Bro, because I say it a lot.

Q: What is your least favorite word?
A: Can I use “I don’t know”. I hate it when people don’t know something. It is an easy way to get out of things.

Q; What sound or noise you love?
A: The roar of the crowd after one of my goals, which I haven’t heard much this season.

Q: What sound or noise you hate?
A: When people honk at me, while driving.

Q: What profession would you like to attempt?
A: I would like to try coaching soccer at the collegiate or professional level.

Q: What profession would you not like to do?
A: A surgeon, I can’t stand blood or guts. It grosses me out.