SAN MARCOS, Calif. – The Cal State San Marcos men's soccer team (0-2-0) dropped a 2-0 decision to Vanguard (1-1-0) on Saturday afternoon at The Cage.
GOALS
VU – 45' Adan Alvarado (Penalty Kick)
VU – 79' Tyler Williams (unassisted)
HOW IT HAPPENED
- CSUSM controlled possession early and registered six first-half shots, including a pair of near misses from outside the box.
- Vanguard broke through just before halftime when Adan Alvarado converted a penalty kick in the 45th minute.
- The Cougars continued to press in the second half, generating eight more shots and four corner kicks.
- Tyler Williams doubled Vanguard's lead in the 79th minute with a solo effort.
- CSUSM had a late chance in the 85th minute, but the shot sailed just wide of the post.
QUICK KICKS
- CSUSM outshot Vanguard 14-10, but none of the Cougars' attempts were on target.
- Vanguard scored on both of its shots on goal.
- The Cougars earned seven corner kicks to Vanguard's three.
- CSUSM committed 10 fouls to Vanguard's 15.
- All-time series vs. Vanguard: CSUSM trails 0-2-0.
UP NEXT
CSUSM returns to the pitch next Saturday, Sept. 13 when the Cougars host Azusa Pacific in The Cage at 2 p.m.
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