SAN DIEGO - On Saturday, Azusa Pacific showed the Point Loma fans what the top team in the West Region looks like. The Cougars came to PLNU and scored two goals in the third minute to earn a 3-0 win over the Sea Lions in a non-conference match.
 
The two goals came within just 55 seconds of each other. The first was a long pass in which Gregoire Diep was able to beat the PLNU defense. The next came just moments later when Arturo Astorga was able to chip the keeper and put the ball in an open net. The third and final goal came in the 19th minute on a penalty kick from freshman Gabriel Costa, who also assisted on the second goal.
 
Team records
Point Loma (6-5-0), Azusa Pacific (8-1-1)
 
Words for coach Wolf
On Azusa Pacific: "That is the best team in the region. The quality of their student-athletes is unreal. The way they have them setup and the way their guys are playing is ridiculous. Their #10 is the best player in the region, no questions asked."
 
On the match: "We knew going into it that it was going to be a tough match but they are even better than I thought."
 
Scoring Summary
2:02 - APU GOAL: Gregoire Diep (Pablo Cruz) [APU 1, PLNU 0]
2:57 - APU GOAL: Arturo Astorga (Gabriel Costa) [APU 2, PLNU 0]
18:55 - APU GOAL: Gabriel Costa (penalty kick) [APU 3, PLNU 0]
 
News and notes
> Point Loma was held to just three shots in the match (none on goal)
> Prior to this season, Point Loma had not lost back-to-back home matches since 2015
> This was the first time this season PLNU has been shutout
 
Next match
The Point Loma men's soccer team will be home again on Thursday, Oct. 11 when it hosts its annual Night Soccer Match. Kickoff is scheduled for 4:30 p.m., against Holy Names.