SAN DIEGO - Eduardo Gallardo scored in the sixth minute and the Point Loma men's soccer team posted its ninth shutout in 15 matches to defeat Concordia, 1-0, on Saturday, Oct. 26.
 
The goal by Gallardo was one of the prettiest of the year for Point Loma. Matias Rodriguez got the ball to the end line outside the box and he poked it to an open Gallardo in the box for the one-timer. The victory extended the Sea Lions' unbeaten streak to 13 straight matches.
 
Team Records
Point Loma (11-2-2, 8-0-2 PacWest), Concordia (6-4-2, 5-2-1 PacWest)
 
PacWest Implications
The victory allowed PLNU to keep pace in the PacWest standings. The Sea Lions' 26 points have them in third place in the conference, two points behind both California Baptist and Notre Dame de Namur. Concordia remains in a tie with two other teams for fifth place with 16 points.
 
The Turning Point
Putting the early goal on the scoreboard by Eduardo Gallardo allowed Point Loma to play with a lead for a significant amount of time for the first time in three matches. The defense allowed just one shot on goal and CUI only threaten to score on a handful of occasions.
 
Wolf's Words
On sending seniors out with a win: "When I think about each individual performance they all did really, really well. I told them before the match that they are the guys that have helped turn this program around. I am proud of all of them."
 
On his team: "We were not great today, but you still have to find a way at the end to get a win. These matches are all really tight but you have to find a way to play well and get the win. There were some moments we did well, but overall this was a pretty nervy performance, and we have to find a way to play a little more calm."
 
On the shutout: "We went to a little more solid foundation defensively (than we did against Dixie State). It might limit a little what we can do on the attack but should help us maintain some clean sheets. It was nice after not looking good the last two matches to come back today and get the shutout."
 
On heading on the road to close the season: "Every result is so important at this point. It is all in front of us and we still have a lot of work to do. We have to keep going."
 
Scoring Summary
5:54 - PLNU GOAL: Eduardo Gallardo (Matias Rodriguez) [PLNU 1, CUI 0]
 
News and Notes
> Gallardo moved into sole possession of second place in the Sea Lion record books with nine career-game winning goals. Brian Thames holds the record with 13.
> Sean Williams stepped into goal after Wiktor Lasota was hurt in the 59th minute. This is the second time this season Williams has stepped in after PLNU lost its goalie and he has not allowed a goal on either occasion.
> The 11 wins are the most for PLNU since winning 13 in 2007
> Gallardo has now earned a point in four straight games, matching Fuller for the long streak by a Sea Lion this year
 
Up Next
The Point Loma women's soccer team will be back in action on Saturday, Oct. 28 when it travels to Biola for a 7 p.m. match.