CARSON, Calif. - Cal State Dominguez Hills made a goal in the 12th minute hold up to earn a 1-0 victory over the Point Loma men's soccer team in the season opener for both teams. (Aug. 31)
 
Leonardo Nogueira knocked in what would-be the game-winner on a shot inside the box off an assist by Israel Gonzalez. This is the first time in three tries that the Toros have been able to defeat Point Loma in their season-opening matchup. CSUDH outshot PLNU 20-14, including 9-4 in shots on goal.
 
Team Records
CSUDH (1-0-0). PLNU (0-1-0)
 
Wolf's Thoughts
"Cal State Dominguez Hills is a very good team and that was a really good game. They opened the game with the early score so we were kind of fighting to get it back all game, but we had our chances."
 
"This was a good first game. I just wish we could have managed to get a point out of it in the result because that is what I thought we deserved."
 
"The final-third is where we will be focusing on, but we created good chances and those will go in with just a little more work."
 
Scoring Summary
11:24 - CSUDH GOAL: Leonardo Nogueira (Israel Gonzalez) [CSUDH 1, PLNU 0]
 
News and NotesThis is the third straight season these teams have met on opening day (PLNU 2-1)Cal State Dominguez Hills leads the all-time series 4-2-1
> Wiktor Lasota made eight saves in his first career start for PLNU
> Defender Mitch Wheelon led Point Loma with four shots
> The goal for the Toros was their only shot on goal in the first half
> PLNU led CSUDH in corner kicks, 5-2
> Point Loma started six newcomers
 
Up Next
PLNU will host another CCAA opponent, Cal State LA, in its home opener on Saturday, Sept. 2 at 1:30 p.m. Before the match PLNU's ASB will host a 100-footlong Slip and Slide for all Point Loma students on the baseball field.