IRVINE, Calif. – The Broncos continue to roll past their preseason opponents as they defeated the Concordia University Irvine Golden Eagles, 3-0.
In the 23
rd minute of the game, forward
Jerry Ramirez scored the first goal from an assist by forward
Kevin Hernandez.
Midfielder
Mads Frederiksen found Ramirez for his second goal of the game in the 62
nd minute to expand the lead against the Golden Eagles, 2-0.
For the second time this week, midfielder
Melvyn Perez Cortez earned an assist on the throw-in as he launched the ball in the box to defender
Fin Jackson for the header and final goal of the game. For the third shutout in a row, CPP downed the Golden Eagles, 3-0.
"It was a great team win away from our home against a team that has always given us trouble" said Ramirez. "We stayed solid defensively and put away our chances. I am happy to get on the scoresheet and can't wait for our next game!"
The Broncos took 13 shots with six shots on goal against Concordia's 14 shots with four shots on goal. Goalkeeper
Luke Garciduenas collected three saves on the game.
Leading CPP in shots was Ramirez who collected four shots with three shots on goal and two goals scored. Both forward
Paul Roger Henschke and forward
Cris Prieto took two shots.
"CUI is a hard place to go, we have not beaten them in four straight years" said coach
Matt O'Sullivan. "Concordia never quit, credit to their coaching staff and players, but credit to us as well as we matched their energy and desire to win the game. We had some good moments that led to great goals."
The Broncos next match is on Saturday, September 17
th in Los Angeles against CCAA opponent Cal State LA for their last preseason matchup.
Bronco Bits: Cal Poly Pomona fourth-year head coach O'Sullivan moved to 29-10-8 in his coaching career … The Broncos are catching up to CUI as their all-time record against the Golden Eagles now stands at 2-5-0 … The most consecutive shutouts for CPP was seven and achieved in the 2013 and 2014 seasons.
All home matches and most away contests will stream live online via the CCAA Network at
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only debit and credit cards will be accepted at the box office for admission. Limited concession items will be on sale on-site as well, but the concession stand will only accept cash.
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