SAN MARCOS, Calif. – The Fresno Pacific men's soccer team fell 3-0 to Cal State San Marcos in Thursday's season-opener.
QUOTABLE:
"We made a lot of youthful mistakes today, and the magnitude of being on a team that everyone is gunning for weighs heavy for some guys. Offensively, we're a little disjointed right now, and though we had flashes of good things today, we did not look ready to play a full game," head coach
Jaime Ramirez said. "I suspect our opponent on Saturday will be even better than they have been, so we are hoping to bounce back and learn something from today."
INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
Final: CSUSM 3, FPU 0
Records: FPU (0-1), CSUSM (1-0)
All-Time Series: FPU leads 4-2
HOW IT HAPPENED:
- The Cougars struck nine minutes into the season to take the first lead of the game before adding a second goal 13 minutes before the half.
- With three minutes left in the match, Cal State San Marcos broke down the FPU defense just enough to put the finishing touches on the victory.
SCORING:
- (9:01) Parker Hodges received a pass form Corbin Thaete to start the scoring for the Cougars.
- (32:14) Mauro Rafael connected with John Williamson to give CSUSM a 2-0 lead heading to the intermission.
- (87:08) Williamson struck again in the 88th minute, with Jacob Johnston earning the assist.
STATS FROM THE GAME:
- Cal State San Marcos outshot their guests 17-10, including a 9-5 mark on frame.
- FPU keeper Patrick Timmer racked up six saves, while Cougar counterpart Justin Tesar hauled in five of his own.
BEYOND THE BOX:
- The Sunbird loss is the first in a season opener since the 2012 season.
- Both of FPU's all-time losses to CSUSM have come in San Marcos.
SOCIAL:
UP NEXT:
- The Sunbirds are back in action on Saturday, when they wrap up the road trip with a vist to UC San Diego. Opening whistle is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. from La Jolla.
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