Oct. 25, 2006

Box Score

BELLINGHAM, Wash. - Jason Cascio scored two goals, one in each half, as Seattle University defeated Western Washington University, 3-1, in a Great Northwest Athletic Conference men's soccer contest Wednesday at Orca Field on the Whatcom CC campus.

It was the season finale for the Vikings, who finished 2-17-1 overall and 0-4-0 in league play, losing their last six games. They led early as forward Gus Zadra (Sr., Poulso/North Kitsap) scored in the fourth minute, finding the far corner from 15 yards out after John Hoogestraat (Jr., Bremerton/Olympic) flicked the ball over the goalkeeper.

"We definitely expected to have a better record because we improved our roster and played better soccer this year," said Western coach Travis Connell, "but we did not capitalize on the things that decide games ... So, we're close and we've made improvements, but we're not satisfied with this year's record and we will look to improve next season."

Seattle, which snapped a four-game losing streak, improved to 10-7-0 overall and 2-1-0 league.

Casio, who upped his season goal total to 15, tied the score in the 32nd minute, sneaking the ball in from five yards after taking a cross from Dustin Allbery. Andrew Kreiter put the Redhawks ahead to stay, 2-1, on a give-and-go in the 60th minute, Luis Gamez and Pat Thomas being credited with assists.

Casio capped the scoring with an unassisted goal in the 77th minute.

Seattle had an 18-13 advantage in shots and a 9-3 edge in corner kicks. Zadra's goal was his team-leading seventh of the season and the 15th of his four-year career.

"Even though we lost, we gave it a gallant effort," Connell said. "It was nice to see Gus Zadra score a goal in his last game."

Western Washington vs. Seattle U.Date: 10/25/06   Attendance: 519Goals by Period      1   2      TotalSeattle U.           1   2  ---   3Western Washington   1   0  ---   1SCORING SUMMARY:WWU - Zadra (Hoogestraat), 3:01SU - Cascio (Allbery) 31:45SU - Kreiter (Gamez, Thomas), 59:24SU - Casio (unassisted), 76:55Shots: Western Washington 13, Seattle 18Corner Kicks: Western Washington 3, Seattle 9Fouls: Western Washington 22, Seattle 16Saves: Western Washington 6 (Lockwood 6), Seattle 8 (Sorensen 2, Jennings 5, Team 1)