SEATTLE – Rafael Lucio scored his first career goal for the Seattle Pacific University men's soccer team in the 83rd minute on the road against Stanislaus State on Thursday night, but a goal in the 88th minute from the Warriors lifted them over the Falcons, 2-1.
FROM THE COACH
"It was a tough game, and Stanislaus made it difficult for us tonight," head coach
Kevin Sakuda said. "They are a quality team. Proud of the group to fight our way back into it and then obviously disappointed to give up the late penalty. This will be a game we learn and grow from. We're disappointed in the result but our full focus now is on getting ready for Chico."
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The Warriors scored the first goal of the match in the closing moments of the first half.
- Alexis Cervantes blasted one into the back of the net to give the Warriors a 1-0 lead.
- In the 83rd minute, the Falcons drew a foul that led to a penalty kick.
- Lucio stepped forward to take and make the kick for the Falcons, leveling the game 1-1.
- In the 88th minute, the Warriors earned a penalty kick of their own.
- First-year Falcon Brian Lanier made a crucial save on the penalty kick for the Falcons.
- The rebound from the penalty kick found the foot of Gerardo Flores, who slotted it in the lower-right corner to give the Warriors the lead and the eventual win.
FROM THE BOX SCORE
- Newcomer Chester March led the Falcons with two shots, both on goal.
- Lukas Shriner also had a shot for the Falcons.
- Lanier got the start in goal and made seven saves.
BEYOND THE BOX SCORE
- March, Lucio, Lanier, Sebastian Rangel, and Lucas Witthauer all made their first career start against Stanislaus State.
- Lucio scored his first career goal for the Falcons in the 83rd minute.
- Thursday's meeting between the Falcons and Warriors was the second time the two teams have ever played.
UP NEXT
The Falcons stay on the road for a match against Chico State on Saturday at 12:00 p.m.
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