COSTA MESA, California - Hawai'i Pacific closed out its California road trip with a 2-1 comeback win over Vanguard on Saturday at VU Soccer Field, improving to 4-4-3 overall and 2-1-1 in PacWest play.
Ashton Ta-Tran converted a penalty kick in the 32nd minute to give Vanguard an early lead.
Paul Norberg leveled the match with an unassisted goal in the 50th minute, and
Olle Ridelius netted the eventual game-winner in the 71st minute off an assist from
Jackson Palladino.
Eduardo Marin anchored the Sharks defensively, making four saves in goal to preserve the win. Hawai'i Pacific was outshot 13-10 and managed just two shots on goal to Vanguard's five.
It was another physical affair between the two sides, with the teams combining for 30 fouls and five yellow cards. Hawai'i Pacific was whistled for 14 fouls to Vanguard's 16, while the Lions held a 9-5 edge in corner kicks.
Yony Avelar and
Tyson Norr each picked up yellow cards for Hawai'i Pacific, while Vanguard had three of its own on Jordan Le, Sidney Dina and Alex Martinez.
Hawai'i Pacific returns home to Waipio Peninsula Soccer Stadium to host Westmont on Saturday, Oct. 10, at 7 p.m.
