Long Beach Falls to Cuyamaca 2-1 in Round 3 of SoCal Regionals
Men's soccer fell to Cuyamaca 2-1 in Rd. 3 of the SoCal Regionals.
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Team Stats
Cuyamaca
Long Beach
| Game Statistics | Cuyamaca | Long Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Shots (on goal) | 6 (3) | 10 (2) |
| Saves | 1 | 1 |
| Fouls | 15 | 13 |
| Corner Kicks | 3 | 4 |
| Offsides | 1 | 0 |
In a tense and hard-fought match, the Long Beach men's soccer team faced a challenging battle against Cuyamaca in the third round of playoffs, ultimately succumbing to a tight 2-1 defeat.
Right from the start, Long Beach got ahead with a goal from Jose Mariscal to the top left corner with the assist from Carlos Atilano to put the Vikings ahead 1-0.
The Coyotes were able to capitalize off of a critical moment for the Vikings and tie the game 1-1 leading into halftime.
In the second half, the Coyotes scored one more off a second-chance ball to take the lead 2-1.
Although the Vikings fought valiantly until the end, the final scoreline stood at 2-1 in favor of Cuyamaca, marking the end of Long Beach's playoff journey. Despite the disappointment, the team showcased exceptional skill, determination, and sportsmanship.
