In what most would describe as an ugly game, Ohlone was able to scrap and claw its way to victory on the road. Contra Costa, playing on an extremely bumpy and uneven surface, tried to muck the game up from the first whistle.
While it took the Renegades some time to adapt to their surroundings, they were able to find the opening goal 25 minutes into the first half when, newly returned from injury, Angel Ramirez scored his first goal of the season.
Having figured out their opponent and surface, Ohlone played much better in the second half. They extended their lead early on when Ramirez scored his second goal of the game by outjumping the goalkeeper for a fantastic header.
Sophomore Mahamoud Oulale put the finishing touches on the game when he lobbed the keeper with a bouncing ball mid-way through the second half to make the score 3-0.
Ohlone finishes their Non-Conference Schedule with a record of 7-0-1 and the highest winning percentage of all California Community Colleges to date. They now turn the page to focus on Coast Conference games, which are notoriously difficult. They open conference play next Friday on the road against powerhouse Evergreen Valley.
