Box Score STANFORD, Calif. - The University of Pacific Men's Soccer team started its spring 2021 campaign on Friday. The Tigers and Stanford were scoreless through the first 45 minutes of action. But in the second half, four quick goals for the Cardinal dropped Pacific to 0-1-0.
GOAL SUMMARY
- Stanford broke the scoreless tie in the 57th minute on a free kick. Eric Segal netted home the first goal of the contest.
- A cross pass found Will Richmond on the left side of the net in the 69th minute, as he put the Cardinal ahead 2-0 when he found the lower right corner of the frame. Charlie Wehan assisted on Stanford's second goal.
- In the 78th minute, Stanford was awarded a penalty kick attempt. Zach Ryan converted the attempt to put the Cardinal up 3-0.
- Shortly after the third goal, an own goal against Pacific put Stanford up 4-0.
NOTABLE STATS
- Pacific's first shot on goal was registered in the 50th minute by Yazid Omri.
- Samuel Villalta also had a shot on Friday.
- In net, Eric Cotton made a pair of saves keeping the first half scoreless.
- Playing an entire 90 minutes for Pacific, in addition to Omri, Villalta and Cotton was Avery Whipple and Charles Brewah.
- Segal led all players in shots with five.
POSTGAME QUOTE
Pacific head coach
Adam Reeves following Friday's season opener:
"It was great to be back on the field for the first time in over 400 days. I was extremely proud of our effort, regardless of the result. Unfortunately in the second half you can see we were very tired, partly because of the stress Stamford puts on you and partly through COVID and injuries during our preseason. Ultimately, we will will get some guys healthy, eligible and fit and be a different team in a few weeks."
UP NEXT
The Tigers will look to bounce back this coming Wednesday when they travel to Moraga, California for a non-conference match against Saint Mary's College. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. from Saint Mary's Stadium. Wednesday's contest was originally to be played on February 7, but concerns related to COVID postponed the match.
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