SALEM – The Multnomah University men's soccer team fought hard in their 2018 season opener, falling to Willamette University 1-0 on the road on Wednesday night.
 
 
THE BASICS:
Final: Willamette University 1, Multnomah University 0
Records: WU (0-0), MU (0-1)
Location: Sparks Field I Salem, Ore.
 
 
GAME SUMMARY:

• The Lions came out firing, finding multiple chances early in the contest, including a ball that crossed in the box, narrowly missing the foot of Kelvin Perez in front of an open goal.
• Moments later, Perez hit a shot on goal but was unable to get past the Bearcats' keeper.
• MU finished with four shots in the first half with two shots on target while Manuel Guillermo-Olivares tallied five saves.
• In the 57^th minute, a second yellow card forced the Lions to play a man down while giving WU a penalty kick opportunity. Willamette hit the shot, sliding the ball just past the diving hands of Guillermo for what would be the game-winning goal.

 
 
KEY PERFORMERS:

• Guillermo finished with six total saves on the night while Perez and Vidal Zaragoza each collected a shot on goal.

 
 
COMING UP NEXT:
The Lions prepare for their home opener as they welcome in Soka University of America on Saturday, Aug. 25 at the Eastside Timbers Soccer Complex.