Chargers fell short to Norco 2-1

Cypress, CA - Two goals taken away and two missed shots right in front of the goal cost the Chargers a much needed win to stay in the playoffs race. Lasse Horn was fouled inside Norco's  Javier Prieto, goalie's box which awarded the Chargers a PK. Horn converted and gave the Chargers a 1-0 lead. The Mustangs scored at the 51-minute and 84-minute marks to take the lead 2-1. However the Chargers (6-7-4, 3-7-1) had opportunities late in the game, two goals called back due to offisides.

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Cypress back on winning, beat Fullerton 3-1

Fullerton, CA - The Chargers' offense broke lose after scoring only one goal in the last four games. Luis Garcia, Michael Hodis and and Lasse Horn found the net in a 3-1 victory over Fullerton. Cypress (5-7-4, 3-6-1) is chasing a playoff spot with four games left on the schedule. This was the Chargers' first win since a 2-1 victory over Santiago on October 9th. Tony Roman collected three saves.

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Chargers assessed 30 fouls, lost game 1-0

Cypress, CA - The Chargers were called for 30 fouls and five yellow cards and lost 1-0 to Santa Ana. The goal came at the 75th minute when a foul was called in front of the Chargers' penalty box which awarded the Dons a free kick. Ivan Orozco booted a direct kick that sailed over Tony Roman to put the Dons on the board 1-0 and the eventual final score. Roman had 8 saves.

The Chargers were called for the most foul in a game this season, the Dons were called for 18 fouls and two yellow cards.  The Chargers continue to struggle, having lost three of the last four games.

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Chargers lost at IVC 1-0

Irvine, CA - The Chargers' struggle continue as they fell into the hands of Irvine Valley on Friday afternoon. Cypress dropped to 5-6-4 and 2-5-1 in conference.  The Chargers struggled offensively scoring only one goal in the last three games. GK Tony Roman had two saves on the day.


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Chargers tied Coast 1-1

Gustafson scored first
goal of season.

Costa Mesa, CA - Brock Gustafson found the net three minutes into the game to put the Chargers (5-5-4, 2-4-1) on top 1-0. Tony Roman played superb in the Goal making nine saves and the Chargers were on the promise of a road victory. However in the 73rd minute, OCC's Jake Little sent a shot that deflected off the post to allow the Pirates (6-4-3, 3-2-2) to get on the board 1-1 and to be the eventual final score.

The Chargers are traveling to Irvine Valley on Friday to play the Lasers which they had beaten 3-0 at Ray Haas Field on September 25.

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Orange Empire Standings after 10-16-12 Games

Golden West 7-0 10-1-2 Santa Ana 5-2 8-3-3 Orange Coast 3-2-2 7-3-3 Fullerton 3-2-2 4-4-4 Norco 2-3-1 2-6-1 Cypress 2-4-1 5-5-4 Irvine Valley 1-5 4-7-2 Santiago Canyon 1-6 3-9-1

Chargers unable to overcome Rustlers

Cypress, CA -  Golden West has a 9-1 (6-0 in conference) record for a good reason, it is a fast and disciplined team. The Chargers (5-5-3, 2-4) struggled all afternoon in breaking through the Rustlers' defense before they lost 2-0. The Chargers are still looking for a solution in replacing the missing holes due to injuries.  GWC's defense covered the Chargers offensive weapons Milan Engholm and Pedro Sanchez well, unable them to get through the middle.

Brandon Luna (Servite) was added to the roster last week and started in the second half and made a good contribution.\

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Chargers needed a win desparately, beat Santiago 2-1

Garcia scored a critical
goal to help Cypress
clinching a win.

Orange, CA - The Chargers ran out of option with injuries, so coach Ed Kephart was forced to make adjustments. Josh Cocis was called to play goalkeeper and responded with 5 saves and 1 goal allowed. More importantly the Chargers came away with a much needed win to build back some early season momentum. The Spain Connection of Luis Garcia and Pedro Santos each contributed a goal enough for Cypress (5-4-3, 2-3) to claim its 2nd conference victory over Santiago Canyon. The Hawks dropped to 1-6-1, 0-4 and still in search of its first conference victory.

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Chargers still struggle with injuries

Norco, CA - The Chargers still struggled with the injuries, losing to Norco 2-1 to drop their records to 4-4-3, 1-3. The loss was an improvement from the previous loss to Fullerton 4-1. Cypress is still looking for a formula to overcome some of the injuries to the key players that it is facing.

The Chargers have to travel to Santiago Canyon on October 9th before returning home to host Golden West on October 12.

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Fullerton beat Chargers 4-1

Solis scored only goal for
Chargers

Cypress, CA - The injuries from the Santa Ana game haunted the Chargers. Going against a physical Fullerton team, Cypress was not able to break through. Down 3-0, Danny Solis found the net at the 73rd minute. The momentum appeared to be building but the Chargers continued to miss on opportunities. Sophomore Brett Mackay came back from his ankle injury and contributed substantially. Keeper Tony Roman had 12 saves.

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