The Moorpark men’s soccer team suffered its first loss of the season Tuesday, falling to Cyprus College 1-0.

The Chargers struck quickly, blasting a goal in the third minute of the game, the only score by either team. The loss was a heartbreaker because the Raiders dominated the majority of the game, but failed to get the ball in the net.

The first half saw both teams split possessions and shots on goal, though the Chargers’ goal in the early minutes turned out to be the deciding factor.

Head coach Sean Roche believed the Raiders was not ready for the quick strike.

“We were well matched physically, but complacent defensively,” he said. “We interacted too slowly in big possessions.”

The Raiders came out hot in the second half, attacking the opponent’s goal relentlessly and firing seven shots on goal, although none made it past the goalkeeper.

The Chargers only got off one shot in the second half and got out shot 10-4. Their first shot though, was all they needed.

Roche believes the team can learn from playing the tough and physical Chargers and use the experience to progressively improve.

“We created opportunities to make shots,” said Roche. “We play Compton Friday and they are a very strong team. We want to play very strong competition, we don’t want to play teams we can just beat up on.”

The Raiders are now 2-1-1 and travel to play Compton College Friday at 4 p.m.