Beavers Dominate Match, Fall to GCU 1-0

PHOENIX, Ariz. – The Oregon State men's soccer team dominated the majority of the match, but was unable to overcome Grand Canyon Thursday evening, as the Lopes took a 1-0 win in Phoenix, Ariz.

GCU (3-1) scored the game's only goal against the run of play in the 45^th minute. The Beavers (3-2) controlled possession in the match and out-shot Grand Canyon 20-5.

OSU got off to a strong start, creating a handful of chances within the first 10 minutes, including a pair of shots from Sofiane Djeffal. Gloire Amanda followed that up by forcing a save from close range, as he found himself in on goal from a tight angle in the 24^th.

Adrian Crespo came within inches of netting his third goal of the year in the 31^st, but the Grand Canyon keeper was quick to get down and tip the ball past the post. Joel Walker also nearly found the net in the 40^th, but his effort was blocked by a Lope defender.

Grand Canyon scored against the run of play just seconds before the half, as the Lopes took a 1-0 advantage into the break. Oregon State out-shot GCU 11-1 in the first half.

The Beavers continued to control the possession to start the second 45 minutes, as they looked for an equalizer. Djeffal forced a save off a free kick in the 55^th, and Oregon State came close again in the 62^nd on a scramble in the box following its 10^th corner kick of the match.

The equalizer nearly came in the 85^th, when Djeffal whipped a free kick into the box that worked its way through a slew of player to the GCU keeper. Eric Diaz attempted to level things in the 88^th, but he forced yet another save as the Lopes took the win.

Overall, Oregon State placed nine shots on goal and earned 11 corner kicks.
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The Beavers will be back at Lorenz Field Sunday when UC Santa Barbara visits Corvallis. That game will start at 7 p.m.

Season tickets for the 2019 Oregon State men's soccer season are on sale now. Tickets can be purchased here or by calling 541-737-2050.

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