Sept. 6, 2006

Box Score

CHICO, Calif. - A goal on a free kick by Jacob Haddock (Sr., Burlington/Burlington-Edison) was all the Western Washington University men's soccer team could muster as the Vikings fell 3-1 to Chico State University in a non-league contest Wednesday at Nettleton Stadium.

The Vikings, who have scored just three goals this season, fell to 0-6-0. Two of their losses have been to nationally ranked teams.

Chico State improved to 1-2-0 as the Wildcats won their home opener for the ninth time in 12 years.

After a scoreless first half, Chico State's Jason Phillips volleyed home a cross by Ian Hilgart-Martiszus in the 52nd minute. In the 60th minute, A.J. Carboneau took a pass from Gavin Edgell near the edge of the box, beat two defenders, and found the near post for a 2-0 Wildcat lead.

Haddock brought Western back to within one, scoring on a free kick from 20 yards in the 62nd minute. Chico State's final goal came in the 83rd minute when Kris Shauer dribbled through a pair of defenders and scored after hooking up with Phillips on a give-and-go.

"We played a really strong first half, had a lot of possession, and got some good of chances," said Western coach Travis Connell. "But we made a couple of key errors in the second half that resulted in goals for the opposition."

"After Haddock's goal made it 2-1, we pressed more players forward and they were able to counter attack for their third goal."

The Vikings had a 10-9 edge in shots and a 3-2 advantage in corner kicks.

Western returns for a three-game home stand, beginning Monday (7 p.m.) with The Evergreen State College at the Whatcom Community College Soccer Complex.

Western Washington vs. Chico StateDate: 9/6/06   Attendance: 424Goals by Period     1   2     TotalWestern Washington  0   1 ---   1Chico State         0   3 ---   3SCORING SUMMARY:Chico State - Phillips (Hilgart-Martiszus), 51:48Chico State - Carboneau (Edgell), 59:02WWU - Haddock (unassisted), 62:00Chico State - Schauer (Phillips), 82:52Shots: Western Washington 10, Chico State 9Corner Kicks: Western Washington 3, Chico State 2Fouls: Western Washington 10, Chico State 17Saves: Western Washington 1 (Lockwood 1), Chico State 3 (Linne 3)