In an electrifying matchup at John Cicuto Stadium, the Glendale College Vaqueros fought to a thrilling 4–4 draw against unbeaten Santa Monica College.
Midfielder Kevin Anjunyan led the charge with a hat trick, scoring three goals—including a clutch equalizer in the 90th minute assisted by Daren Stepanians. Forward Eudar Yeghiazarov added a goal in the first half off a setup from Armen Kozanian, who also tallied two assists. Alejandro Nunez contributed an early assist to Anjunyan's opening goal, showcasing the Vaqueros' strong offensive rhythm.
Goalkeepers Arvin Navasartian and Hayk Tovmasyan split duties in goal, combining for six saves against Santa Monica's high-powered attack. Defenders Erik Amirkhanyan and Michael Malolepszy played key roles in a physical, high-energy game that tested Glendale's resilience.
The Vaqueros showed grit and teamwork, battling back twice to earn a hard-fought draw against one of the conference's toughest opponents.