CALDWELL, Idaho - An early second half goal by Kossivi Alokpovi proved to be difference, as Concordia University toppled The College of Idaho, 3-2, in a Cascade Conference men's soccer contest at Simplot Stadium.
After the Yotes (5-4-1, 5-2-1 CCC) took an early 1-0, the Cavaliers added back-to-back first half goals, then got the eventual game-winner from Alokpovi in the 50th minute, taking a feed from Jared Brace after a nice cross from Tyler Camp to make it 3-1.
The C of I would not quit, getting within a goal in the 64th minute as Jesus Lopez rocketed a free kick from 25-yards out into the upper left corner of the net. Lopez nearly tied it with 20 minutes left, blasting a 30-yard shot that Cavalier (8-2-1, 6-1) keeper Claudio Lazar made a brilliant diving save.
The match got off to a quick start, as the Coyotes jumped out 1-0 in the ninth minute, as Cesar Aguirre took a Lopez cross in front of the goal and slammed home his first counter of the year. CU would counter two minutes later, as Camp touched a nice through-ball to Brace on the left side of the box and placed it into the net to tie the match at 1-1. The Cavs would take the lead for good in the 40th minute, as Mirza Ramic crushed a 20-yard free kick into the upper corner after a C of I foul just outside the box.
The contest was even across the board - CU holding a slim edge in shots (17-15) and corners (7-5), with the two teams combining for 31 fouls.
The Yotes will have next week off, returning to the pitch on Oct. 23 at Corban College.