FRESNO, Calif. - Cal Poly Humboldt men's soccer played Fresno Pacific to a scoreless opening half before a goal in the 62nd minute decided a 1-0 conference result Saturday afternoon at Ramirez Field.
The Lumberjacks created the first scoring opportunity of the match in the fifth minute when
Harper Thweatt forced Fresno Pacific goalkeeper Sebastian Aguilar into a save.
Izaiah Grosveld put another attempt on target in the 20th minute, but Aguilar kept the match scoreless.
Humboldt continued to test the Sunbirds' defense as
De Jon Watson recorded the Lumberjacks' third shot on goal in the 36th minute. On the opposite end, goalkeeper
Edwin Monterrosa and the Humboldt defense turned away Fresno Pacific's opportunities to send the match into halftime tied at 0-0.
Grosveld produced another chance early in the second half, placing a shot on target in the 52nd minute. Fresno Pacific broke through in the 62nd minute when Zion Vaughn scored off an assist from Edgar Vega to give the Sunbirds a 1-0 advantage.
Humboldt pushed for an equalizer throughout the closing stages. Watson,
Dominic Calero and Grosveld each recorded attempts after the opening goal, but the Lumberjacks were unable to find the tying finish.
The Jacks recorded 10 shots with four on goal, while Fresno Pacific finished with 16 shots and eight on target. Humboldt held a 4-2 advantage in corner kicks through the opening half and finished with four corners compared to five for the Sunbirds.
Grosveld led Humboldt with three shots and placed two on goal. Watson added two attempts, while Thweatt also recorded a shot on target. Monterrosa played all 90 minutes and made six saves.
The result moves Humboldt to 2-10-3 overall and 1-8-0 in CCAA play.
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The Lumberjacks will continue their road stretch Thursday, Oct. 22, when they face Cal State Monterey Bay at 7 p.m. inside Cardinale Stadium in Seaside.
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