CSUDH Upended in Overtime in Women's Soccer Opener at Seattle University, 2-1
No. 9 Toros drop season opener in double-overtime against Redhawks
August 26, 2004

Complete Box Score

SEATTLE, Wash.—Brenda Zittel’s golden goal in the second overtime period gave host Seattle University a 2-1 upset victory over No. 9-ranked Cal State Dominguez Hills Thursday afternoon at Championship Field in both team’s season opener.

Freshman Corrie Hirokawa’s (Torrance/N. Torrance HS) first collegiate goal at 11:54 knotted the match at 1-1, after Seattle University took an early lead just three minutes into the contest. Hirokawa took a through ball up the middle from Elizabeth Arreola (Redondo Beach/Redondo Union HS) and beat the goalie to the near post for the equalizer.

Both teams had several scoring chances over the final 80 minutes of regulation and in the first overtime period, but neither squad was able to take advantage until Zittel’s close-range shot just two minutes into the second extra period.

CSUDH (0-1), which has a revamped squad with 19 new faces dotting the roster, started five freshman and eight new players in all. The youth and inexperience of only playing together for a short period of time, 19 days to be exact, showed at times. But for the most part, the game was well played on both sides, especially for a season opener with so many fresh faces on the roster.

“I am disappointed with the result,” said Head Coach Joe Flanagan, “but very pleased with the effort. We’ll put this one behind us and look forward to playing a very good Seattle Pacific squad on Saturday.”

Seattle (1-0) enjoyed a 22-16 edge in shots, while the Toros had a 9-5 advantage in corner kicks.

Cal State Dominguez Hills will rest on Friday before taking on No. 22 preseason ranked Seattle Pacific University on Saturday beginning at 4 PM at Interbay Stadium.