CORVALLIS, Ore. – The Aztec men's soccer team lost at Oregon State 1-0 Thursday afternoon. The Beavers scored the game-winning goal on a penalty kick in the 69th minute.
The Aztecs and Beavers each had 10 shots, extending SDSU's season-long streak of holding Pac-12 opponents to 10 shots or less.
Both teams played solid defense throughout the match, but especially in the first half as neither squad had a shot on goal in the first frame. The Beavers did not attempt a shot until the 32nd minute.
The Aztecs' best opportunity came in the 59th minute when Ilai Shvika sent a cross from the left end line. Adam Vargas played a header to the far post, but the OSU keeper was able to make a fantastic diving save to preserve the shutout.
In the 69th minute, AJ Valenzuela was whistled for a ticky-tack foul in the far corner of the box, which set up a penalty kick for Don Tchilao, who was able to convert for the game-winning goal.
With the loss, the Aztecs fall to 1-5-0 in Pac-12 play. SDSU and OSU split their two meetings with each team winning 1-0 at home.
MAN OF THE MATCH
Emil Kjellker
"He was an absolute warrior for us today." Head Coach Lev Kirshner
STAT OF THE MATCH
The Aztecs outshot the Beavers 7-5 in the second half.
THE NOTE I
The Aztecs have only given up two first half goals all season.
UP NEXT
The Aztecs continue their Pacific Northwest road trip on Sunday when they play at Washington at 4:00 p.m. The match will be shown on Pac-12 Washington (subscription required).
Aztecs Fall at Oregon State 1-0
