Pizzaro Leads Chargers Past Mustangs, 3-1
CYPRESS, CA – Cypress College men’s soccer came from behind to pick up a much needed victory over visiting Norco College on Tuesday, 3-1.
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|
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Norco
(2-10-3, 1-8-0)
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0 | 1 | 1 |
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Cypress
(6-8-2, 3-6-0)
|
0 | 3 | 3 |
Team Stats
Norco
| Game Statistics | Norco | Cypress |
|---|---|---|
| Shots (on goal) | 12 (4) | 18 (9) |
| Saves | 6 | 3 |
| Fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Corner Kicks | 2 | 4 |
| Offsides | 3 | 2 |
By Wes McCurtis
CYPRESS, CA – Cypress College men's soccer came from behind to pick up a much needed victory over visiting Norco College on Tuesday, 3-1. The win moves the Chargers to 6-8-2 overall and 3-6 in Orange Empire Conference play.
Neither team capitalized on their chances in the first half, resulting in a 0-0 tie at the break.
The Mustangs opened up the scoring early in the second half when Eddie Vasquez snuck one past Cypress keeper Eric Rodriguez from inside the box (47:30).
However, Cypress freshman Emmanuel Pizzaro found the back of the net on a pass from freshman running mate Ulises Gomez to tie the game 1-1 (60:33). The Chargers struck gold again in the 79th minute as Israel Ramirez capitalized on a beautiful cross from Pizzaro, giving Cypress a 2-1 lead. Cypress took advantage on the counter attack as Gomez found Pizzaro for his second goal of the game to extend the lead, 3-1
Men's soccer will return to action on the road at Santiago Canyon next Tuesday, October 24. Kick-off is scheduled for 3:00 pm.
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