Thunder Soccer Teams In Action

The NCC Thunder soccer teams hosted Southeastern Community College on Wednesday, August 27, in a thrilling doubleheader that featured a dominating women’s victory and a hard-fought men’s battle.

NCC Thunder Soccer — August 27, 2025 results

Women: NCC 3, Southeastern CC 1 — Yuri Ramirez hat trick (3); assist: Juliana Zamorano; GK Alexis Hernandez 1 save
Men: NCC 2, Southeastern CC 4 — Goals: Warren Traina, Ian Troncoso

Women’s Soccer: NCC Thunder 3, Southeastern CC 1

The Thunder women powered to a 3–1 win behind a stellar performance from Yuri Ramirez, who recorded a hat trick. Ramirez wasted no time, scoring two goals in the first six minutes of play. Juliana Zamorano provided an assist on Ramirez’s second goal.

The Thunder controlled much of the first half, applying consistent pressure with multiple shots on goal. After halftime, Southeastern narrowed the gap with a goal in the 77th minute, but Ramirez answered with her third goal in the 86th minute to seal the victory.

Goalkeeper Alexis Hernandez had a light but steady day in the net, facing just two shots on goal and making one save.

Men’s Soccer: NCC Thunder 2, Southeastern CC 4

The men’s team fell in an intense match, ultimately dropping a 4–2 decision to the Bobcats.

NCC struck first when Warren Traina scored off an assist from Ian Troncoso. Southeastern was reduced to 10 men following a red card but managed to equalize before halftime, sending the teams into the break tied 1–1.

Troncoso gave the Thunder a 2–1 advantage early in the second half, capitalizing on a stolen ball and finishing after his initial breakaway attempt was saved. The Thunder held the lead until the final 10 minutes, when Southeastern scored off a corner kick and added two more late goals to secure the 4–2 win.

For more information about NCC Thunder Athletics, visit https://thunder.nwicc.edu. NCC competes in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) and the Iowa Community College Athletic Conference (ICCAC).

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