IRVINE, Calif. - The men's soccer team dropped its final regular-season road game today against Westcliff, 3–1.
The Warriors drew first blood in the 16th minute on a goal by El Hadj Hamzaoui with an assist by Alex Hernandez and Matthew Thornton. Westcliff's second goal of the first half came in the 25th minute by Finn Pock, with Hamzaoui posting the assist.
The Red Hawks cut the lead in half in the 41st minute on a goal by David Perez and an assist by Gonzalo Luna, his second assist on the road trip.
The Warriors added an insurance goal in the 69th minute by Leart Hoti to put the game away as the Warriors picked up the win.
The Warriors put constant pressure on the Red Hawks goalkeeper, Julian Mejia, as they posted 31 shots compared to Simpson's eight. Mejia suffered the loss while notching six saves. His counterpart, Olly Scott, picked up the win as he registered two saves.
With the loss, Simpson looks forward to a pivotal senior night match against Pacific Union College on Thursday at 7:15 pm at the California Soccer Park. As it stands, the Red Hawks need a win or tie to advance to the semis.
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