Box Score HAYWARD, Calif. –
Jesus Magana scored Sunday's lone goal as Cal State East Bay made it back-to-back California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) wins. The Pioneers were in control throughout their matchup with San Francisco State (2-4-2, 1-4-1 CCAA) at Pioneer Stadium, outshooting the Gators 14-4 in full time.
"I am pleased with our performance this weekend," said victorious Head Coach
Andy Cumbo. "We had a very challenging start to our schedule this season. To earn wins against a pair of tough opponents and to end the weekend with a shutout shows the character of this team."
East Bay (2-6-0, 2-4-0 CCAA) scored in the 30th minute after
Conley Perry found
Kellen Crow on the left side, who then crossed it to Magana in front of goal within the 18-yard box. Magana chipped it over the Gators charging goalkeeper Colt Reichl for the score.
"(Jesus) and (Conley) both had great games this weekend. I am very happy for them and this team…We deserve to feel good about the way we played," praised Cumbo.
SFSU had its best scoring chances at the very start and end of Sunday's contest. The Gators put just one shot on target, doing so within the opening minute after
Bryce Bookhamer hauled in a header from Chris Behroozian. Gators teammate Jorge Valadas made a diving header attempt that went inches wide of the right post in the 85th minute.
Over the past two games (both wins) the Pioneers have held the opposition to fewer than eight shots in each. The previous six contests each of the six teams managed 10 or more shots and scored at least once in those matches.
Cal State East Bay will host Cal Poly Pomona (5-2-1, 3-2-1 CCAA) on Friday, Oct. 4, at 4:30 p.m.
For media coverage of future contests, please visit the
men's soccer schedule page.
Photos of Pioneer soccer are available at KLCfotos.com.