Fullerton Matches Cypress in 2-2 Draw

Manuel Espinoza Espinoza scored both of Cypress’s goals Friday afternoon.
Cypress breaks the losing streak with a tie.

November 6th, 2009

Cypress, Calif. – After losing four straight, Cypress was looking for a win against the Hornets. Instead, they settled for a 2-2 tie, the exact finish they had the first time Cypress took on Fullerton. Freshman Manuel Espinoza led Cypress scoring both of their goals.

The Chargers could not prevent Fullerton from catching up. Espinoza scored first for Cypress assisted by freshman defender Cesar Ramirez but was matched soon after by a Hornet goal. After a 1-1 halftime, Espinoza scored again with an assist by freshman midfielder Carlos Quiñones to give Cypress the lead. Fullerton nixed that with a goal of their own for the draw. Freshman keeper Nathan Fletcher made four saves on the day.

Cypress (8-7-4, 4-5-3) is on the road for the rest of the season taking on Santiago Canyon next. Cypress defeated the Hawks 1-0 the first time around. They meet again Tuesday in Orange at 3:00 pm.