SAN DIEGO – The San Diego men's soccer program (7-3-1, 1-0-0 WCC) earned their first win of conference play, defeating San Francisco (5-2-3, 0-1-0 WCC), 1-0, on Friday night at Torero Stadium.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED

• The opening half was highlighted by tremendous Torero defense, in what was a cagey, scoreless frame.
• San Diego allowed only two shots and none on goal, hounding the Dons offense.
• Chances were limited on both sides, as Samy Kanaan recorded the best chance of the first period, but was stopped by the San Francisco goalkeeper in the 39th minute.
• The Toreros were able to break through in the 59th minute and did not relinquish the lead from there.
• After a defensive clearance by Ethan Warne, Mason Tunbridge took possession of the ball in the defensive third of the pitch.
• The London, England, native turned the corner on his defender and sped down the sideline, before delivering a cross into the box onto the feet of a wide-open Oliver Rhoades, who made no mistake and gave San Diego a 1-0 lead.
• San Francisco finally earned their first shot on goal in the 70th minute, but Luis Ludosan was sharp and made the save.
• The Dons were unable to strike further, despite a pair of late corner kicks, as San Diego's defense preserved it's fifth team shutout.

 
TORERO TIDBITS

• Both career goals from Rhoades have been game-winners.
• Ludosan notched his third shutout of the season and ninth career clean sheet.
• San Diego has not allowed a goal in WCC play for three consecutive matches.

 
NEXT UP
The Toreros will play their first road conference game of the season on Oct. 7, traveling to Saint Mary's for a 1 p.m. match. The game will be streamed via ESPN Plus.
 
To stay up to date with Toreros men's soccer, follow the team on Instagram & Twitter by searching "USDmsoccer".