The Concordia men's soccer team earned its first victory of the season in thrilling fashion Wednesday afternoon against Cal Poly Pomona.
With the match knotted 2-2 with under two minutes left in regulation, Concordia's Elijah Amadin cashed in on a breakaway to stun the visitors and give the Eagles a 3-2 victory.
Amadin had a small opening as he approached the box with a defender closing fast and deftly booted the ball to the bottom right corner. The ball trickled past the goalkeeper for the difference-maker after a tough battle on both sides.
Concordia senior forward Connor Gordon tallied his first two goals of the season in the first half.
Gordon led the Eagles in scoring in 2016 and missed all but three contests last year after suffering an ankle injury.
The Eagles continued their aggressive play and garnered more fouls than their opposition for the fourth straight match.
CUI returns to action on Sunday, September 16 on the road against Cal State San Bernardino.
The Eagles next home match will also double as the soccer squad's "Code Yellow" for this season.
Fans, students and alumni are encouraged to wear yellow or gold that day and come cheer on the Eagles in their conference opener on Thursday, September 20 at 1 p.m. against Fresno Pacific.
