San Diego Toreros staged a stunning second‑half rally to overturn a 1‑0 deficit and defeat the Liberty Flames 3‑1 at Toreros Stadium on Tuesday night.
First Half: Liberty Takes the Lead
The Flames opened the scoring when Samson Kpardeh struck late in the opening period, slipping a low shot past the Toreros' defense to put Liberty ahead 1‑0.
Turning Point: The Equalizer
Just ten minutes after the break, Noah James found the net, leveling the contest and igniting a surge of energy among the home crowd.
Ramirez's Quickfire Double
Steven Ramirez then delivered two goals in rapid succession, first nudging the Toreros ahead 2‑1 and then extending the lead to 3‑1, sealing a comeback that left Liberty scrambling.
Season Outlook
The victory improves San Diego's record to 2‑0, following a narrow 2‑1 win over No. 1 Washington earlier in the week, underscoring the team's early‑season momentum.
Kpardeh's goal also marked his second tally of the campaign, having previously found the net in a Flames victory at San Diego State, while Javan Ochieng's assist on the play was his second helper of the season.
Between the Posts
Liberty goalkeeper Dan Rose was busy, making four saves to keep his side in contention, whereas San Diego's Lucca Adams was left without a single stop to his name.
The match marked the first-ever meeting between the two programs, adding a historic layer to a contest that also saw Liberty finish the road trip with a 1‑1 record.