Chandler-Gilbert Community College and Glendale Community College Battle to a 2-2 Draw
On October 21, 2025, Chandler-Gilbert Community College faced off against Glendale Community College in a thrilling women's soccer match that ended in a 2-2 draw. The game, held in Glendale, Arizona, saw both teams showcasing their skills and determination in front of an audience of 80 spectators.
The match began with Chandler-Gilbert taking an early lead. Just 2 minutes and 21 seconds into the first half, Rylie Kelly scored an unassisted goal from a penalty kick, putting Chandler-Gilbert ahead 1-0. The first half concluded with Chandler-Gilbert maintaining their lead, despite Glendale's efforts to equalize.
The second half saw Glendale Community College mounting a comeback. At the 57:07 mark, Keira Gonzales leveled the score with a penalty kick. Just six minutes later, Jaidyn Rowles capitalized on a corner kick, scoring in front of the goal to give Glendale a 2-1 lead.
Chandler-Gilbert responded in the 78th minute when Allie Roseberry, assisted by Peyton Whipple, scored a header off a corner kick, tying the game at 2-2. Both teams continued to press for a winning goal, but the match ended in a stalemate.
Statistically, Glendale had a slight edge in shots, with 16 attempts compared to Chandler-Gilbert's 12. However, Chandler-Gilbert had more shots on goal, with 8 compared to Glendale's 7. Glendale's goalkeeper, Mayra Kruk, made six saves, while Chandler-Gilbert's goalies, Kalei Henderson and Rhea Abu, combined for five saves.
The match was competitive, with both teams committing a total of 30 fouls—17 by Glendale and 13 by Chandler-Gilbert. Each team also had multiple corner kick opportunities, with Glendale taking six and Chandler-Gilbert four.
Overall, the game was a testament to the resilience and skill of both teams, ending in a well-fought draw. The two teams will play a make up game tonight at CGCC.
