SPOKANE, Wash. - (Sept. 4) A furious comeback from a two-goal deficit would not hold as the Seattle University men’s soccer suffered a 4-2 setback at Gonzaga Sunday afternoon in Spokane, Wash.
The 16th-ranked Redhawks (1-2-0) found themselves in a 2-0 hole following Zag goals in the 21st and 26th minutes of play. But early in the second half, they would find their stride, scoring twice in a seven-minute span to pull even, 2-2.
Alex Roldan put the Redhawks on the board in the 61st minute with his first goal of the season. The junior midfielder followed a blocked shot attempt by Sam Langston and sent the ball past goalkeeper Ben Willis.
Then, at the 67:36 mark, Julio Rubio found the back of the net for the equalizer, sending in a long shot from outside the 18 out of the reach of Willis. Cameron Rohani was credited with an assist on the goal.
But with the Redhawks pressing for the go-ahead goal, it would be the Zags who would prosper. Less than three minutes after Rubio tied the score, Gonzaga’s Colton Cavey put the home team back on top with a quick shot inside the 18 off a cross from Jakob Grandlund.
The Zags (3-0-1) would add a fourth and final goal with two minutes remaining as SU had pressed forward looking to equalize.
Seattle U’s five-game, season-opening road swing continues Thursday, Sept. 8 at Harvard and Sunday, Sept. 11 at Dartmouth. The Redhawks will make their home debut Sept. 16 at 7 p.m. versus the College of Charleston.
CELEBRATING 50 YEARS
We celebrate the start of soccer traditions at Seattle University with a tribute to the '67 men's soccer team. Dinner will be served early followed by introductions of all men's soccer alumni on field at the SU vs. Utah Valley game on Sept. 30 at 7 p.m. Come celebrate a great 50 years and show your Redhawk spirit at the game. Click the image below to reserve your spot at the dinner and game.