Toros Drop Overtime Decision to Western Washington
Vikings come from behind to defeat Toros in overtime, 2-1
August 30, 2004

BELLINGHAM, Wash.—(August 30)— Ryan Hopp scored on a counterattack 6:05 into the first extra period to give host Western Washington University a 2-1 come-from-behind victory over Cal State Dominguez Hills Monday afternoon at Civic Stadium in Bellingham, WA.

The loss drops the Toros, ranked No. 9 in the preseason polls, to 1-2-0 to begin the young season, while WWU elevates to 2-1-0.

Marco Flores (Cerritos CA) gave CSUDH a 1-0 lead in the 62nd minute, when he collected a rebound off the keeper, dribbled in and finished from ten yards out. Rick Cobb (Downey, CA/Warren HS) was credited with the assist.

But the Vikings evened the score in the 71st minute, when Nick Webb scored from seven yards out after taking a low cross inside the box from Kris Pope and finding the back of the net past diving Toro keeper, Kyle Polak.

Each team had good chances to win in regulation, but could not get the break. In the 80th minute, Webb forced a diving save by Polak, and four minutes later, CSUDH forward Kei Kamara (Lawndale, CA/Leuzinger HS) skimmed the crossbar with a bicycle kick.

Hopp then completed the come-from-behind non-conference win just 6:05 into the extra period. After Flores’ shot from 20 yards out was blocked, Cody Hagler collected and send a 40 yard diagonal pass to Hopp, who ran onto the ball, dribbled for 15 yards and sent his shot to the far post for the game-winner.

Western had a 17-9 edge in shots, including an 11-5 advantage after halftime.

CSUDH will open up its 2004 home schedule with a non-conference game against Baker University on Friday, September 3. First kick is set for 4 PM.