IRVINE, Calif. – Hope International yielded a 75th minute goal to Toby Squire in a 1-0 season-opening men's soccer loss on Tuesday at the OC Great Park.
Jordan Di Lonardo assisted on Squire's strike as the Warriors enjoyed a 17-7 advantage in shots.
HIU goalkeeper Berlin Torres made seven stops before being issued a red card with just over seven minutes to play. Wyatt Schaap stopped two shots in a reserve role.
Seven different Royals recorded one shot with Matthias Alcaraz, Cesar Naranjo and Julious Perez putting one on frame.
Westcliff held a 5-3 edge in corner kicks.
HIU returns to action on Tuesday, August 26 at 4:30 p.m. against Stanton at the OC Great Park. It is the home opener for the Royals.