Chargers Fall to No. 13 Norco in OEC Opener, 1-3
CYPRESS, CA – The Cypress College men’s soccer team (1-4) dropped their Orange Empire Conference opener at home on Tuesday against Norco College, 1-3.
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Team Stats
Norco
| Game Statistics | Norco | Cypress |
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| Shots (on goal) | 12 (6) | 15 (9) |
| Saves | 7 | 3 |
| Fouls | 6 | 4 |
| Corner Kicks | 4 | 5 |
| Offsides | 2 | 2 |
CYPRESS, CA – The Cypress College men's soccer team (1-4) dropped their Orange Empire Conference opener at home on Tuesday against Norco College, 1-3. Before kick-off, both teams took the field and observed a moment of silence to honor the victims of the 9/11 attacks 17 years ago.
The Chargers dominated the game early, creating nine chances in the first half, but Mustangs keeper Roberto Yanez notched six saves to maintain a clean sheet in the first half.
Despite the Chargers controlling the game's pace and time of possession, Norco struck first with a goal on a rebound from Deshawn Mendel in the 22nd minute.
The Mustangs added a second goal late in the game to take 2-0 lead, before the Chargers' Isiah Olivares snuck one past Norco's reserve keeper Miguel Rios to cut into the lead. However, Norco's Laketric Mendel put the game out of reach with a goal in extra time.
Men's Soccer will return to action on Wednesday, as they travel to take on Long Beach City College at 4:00 pm.
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