Saturday, October 19
Northridge, Calif.
7:00 p.m.
California State University at Northridge
2-7-5, 0-4-2
0
vs
1
UC Irvine
6-7-1, 3-3-0
1
2
F
UC Irvine
1
0
1
CSUN
0
0
0
Photo by: Connor Clark
CSUN Falls at Home 1-0 to UC Irvine
10/19/2024 9:39:00 PM | Men's Soccer
NORTHRIDGE, Calif.---An eighth-minute goal held up in CSUN Men's Soccer's 1-0 loss at the hands of UC Irvine on Saturday at Matador Soccer Field. The Matadors led the way in the shots department but could not find the equalizer despite a variety of close calls at the net.
HOW IT HAPPENED
After three early shots from the Matadors, UC Irvine jumped in front on its first shot attempt of the match in the eighth minute of play. The Anteaters played the ball on the left wing before a cross from Brady Treinen set up Misael Gonzalez for the goal in front of the net. UCI led the way in shots 7-3 in the first half while the Anteaters generated five corner kicks in the period, but the Matadors' defense held firm to stay within striking distance.
In the second half, the Matadors played as the aggressors, earning a series of solid looks at the net. Jorge Solorzano missed high of the net early in the period while Arturo Reveles was just off the mark to the right on his attempt. Zion Wagoner put a shot on frame from above the box in the 62nd minute and CSUN came close again on a header from Deryk Jones, Jr. minutes later. In the final 10 minutes of action, the Matadors came perhaps the closest to evening the match. Off a corner kick in the 81st minute, Reveles was open at the far post and delivered a header that was just wide. David Garcia also nearly found the equalizer on two headers late in the match as goalkeeper Paul Jing stopped each attempt. Ian Boras had the Matadors' last shot of the match, which sailed high.
NOTES OF THE GAME
ACCORDING TO COACH TERRY DAVILA
"It's been a trying league season. We got blown out at Sacramento State by a good team that's on a roll. We played a fine UC Irvine team, which were Big West champions last year. We thought we played well enough to win. Maybe it's a service or maybe it's a block, an extra run or a detail, but something's not clicking and it wasn't because of a lack of effort tonight. Every parent for everyone on the field tonight can be proud of their sons. They gave it everything they got.Â
"We're all in this together and we're going to get through this adversity together. We're going to keep doing the right thing, keep plugging at it, keep working hard and be the best we could be."
UP NEXT
CSUN returns to the road next week with a Wednesday night match at first-place UC Santa Barbara at 7 p.m. on ESPN+.
#GoMatadors
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HOW IT HAPPENED
After three early shots from the Matadors, UC Irvine jumped in front on its first shot attempt of the match in the eighth minute of play. The Anteaters played the ball on the left wing before a cross from Brady Treinen set up Misael Gonzalez for the goal in front of the net. UCI led the way in shots 7-3 in the first half while the Anteaters generated five corner kicks in the period, but the Matadors' defense held firm to stay within striking distance.
In the second half, the Matadors played as the aggressors, earning a series of solid looks at the net. Jorge Solorzano missed high of the net early in the period while Arturo Reveles was just off the mark to the right on his attempt. Zion Wagoner put a shot on frame from above the box in the 62nd minute and CSUN came close again on a header from Deryk Jones, Jr. minutes later. In the final 10 minutes of action, the Matadors came perhaps the closest to evening the match. Off a corner kick in the 81st minute, Reveles was open at the far post and delivered a header that was just wide. David Garcia also nearly found the equalizer on two headers late in the match as goalkeeper Paul Jing stopped each attempt. Ian Boras had the Matadors' last shot of the match, which sailed high.
NOTES OF THE GAME
- CSUN slips to 2-7-5 overall and 0-4-2 in Big West play while UC Irvine improves to 6-7-1 overall and 3-3 in conference.
- The Matadors held a 13-12 edge over the Anteaters as well as a 4-1 advantage in shots on goal.
- CSUN also had six corner kicks compared to five for UC Irvine.
- A total of 28 fouls were called with three yellow cards issued.
- Dorian Drucks made his first career start in goal for CSUN.
- Jake Shaked, Siddiq Lezzar, Solorzano, Reveles and Boras played the full 90 minutes.
- CSUN has now played in eight matches decided by one goal.
ACCORDING TO COACH TERRY DAVILA
"It's been a trying league season. We got blown out at Sacramento State by a good team that's on a roll. We played a fine UC Irvine team, which were Big West champions last year. We thought we played well enough to win. Maybe it's a service or maybe it's a block, an extra run or a detail, but something's not clicking and it wasn't because of a lack of effort tonight. Every parent for everyone on the field tonight can be proud of their sons. They gave it everything they got.Â
"We're all in this together and we're going to get through this adversity together. We're going to keep doing the right thing, keep plugging at it, keep working hard and be the best we could be."
UP NEXT
CSUN returns to the road next week with a Wednesday night match at first-place UC Santa Barbara at 7 p.m. on ESPN+.
#GoMatadors
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Team Stats
UCI
CSUN
Goals
1
0
Shots
12
13
Shots on Goal
1
4
Saves
4
0
Corners
5
6
Fouls
9
19
Scoring Plays
Misael Gonzalez (2)
Assisted By: Brady Treinen , Mario Anaya
19 on the left wing, cross to far post, 12 finishes from eight yards.
07:18
Game Leaders
Players
Shots
2
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
mid
Shots
2
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
2
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
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