PORTLAND, Ore. — The College of Idaho men's soccer team dropped a hard-fought road match to Warner Pacific, falling 1-0 on Saturday afternoon at the Eastside Timber Complex in Portland, Ore..
Despite a resilient defensive effort and a standout performance from goalkeeper Matej Hron, who recorded nine saves on the day, the Yotes were unable to overcome a first-half goal by Warner Pacific's Elliot McClafferty. The decisive strike came in the 44th minute, assisted by Bryan Jimenez, and proved to be the difference in a physical contest that saw a combined 17 fouls and 15 cards issued.
The Yotes struggled to generate offensive momentum, managing just five shots and three on goal. Eric Hornung and Graham Herzog each registered a shot on target, while Keidin Green led the team with two attempts. Warner Pacific, meanwhile, applied consistent pressure throughout the match, outshooting The College of Idaho 13-5 and forcing Hron into several key saves to keep the game within reach.
The match was marred by disciplinary issues, with The College of Idaho receiving three red cards and nine yellow cards. The Yotes played the final minutes with just nine men after late game ejections.
With the loss, The College of Idaho falls to 0-2-1 on the season and 0-2-0 in conference play.
The Yotes will look to regroup as they return home for their next match against Corban Univ., aiming to bounce back and secure their first win of the season with a 6:30pm kickoff at Simplot Stadium on .September 26th.
