Toros Win Heated Men's Soccer Battle with Pomona
Cal Poly Pomona falls to No. 3 Cal State Dominguez Hills, 1-0
September 22, 2002

POMONA -- Everything was hot Sunday at Kellogg Field the weather, the teams and especially the action on the field.

Cal Poly Pomona, though, saw its hopes for a major men’s soccer upset go by the boards as No. 3 Cal State Dominguez Hills held on for a 1-0 victory. The Broncos (3-4-1, 2-2-1) saw a golden opportunity to send the game into overtime thwarted by a sensational diving stop by Cal State Dominguez Hills goalkeeper Javier Barragan on a point-blank shot by Edwin Portillo in the final minute of the game.

Cal State Dominguez Hills (8-0-1, 5-0-0) got the only goal of the contest in the 23rd minute off a free kick by Victor Guerrero.

The game was a physical one, with the teams combining for 30 fouls and three yellow cards.

Barragan had a strong game in nets, especially late in the contest with the Broncos pressuring for the tying score. His diving stop on Portillo’s bid was a beauty and he also held his ground on a late attempt by Daniel Siapin.

The Toros outshot the Broncos, 14-8, but Cal Poly Pomona goalkeeper Garrett Williams (So., Claremont, Claremont HS) had also an outstanding outing for the Broncos to give them a chance at the upset. Williams had six saves, including a sliding kick stop that thwarted an onrushing Cal State Dominguez Hills attacker.

Next up is Grand Canyon, and the Toros host that match next Friday.