HAYWARD, Calif. — The Cal State East Bay men's soccer team had Wednesday afternoon's contest slip away in the second half, as the Pioneers dropped a decision to Cal State Monterey Bay, 4-1, at Pioneers Stadium.
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After playing to a scoreless tie in the opening 45 minutes, Cal State Monterey Bay (6-1-1, 1-1-1 CCAA) broke through with Matthew Kirk's goal in the 49
th minute off an assist from Walmer Martinez.
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Freshman
Zack Mason scored his second goal of the season off an assist from sophomore
Jacob Castro in the 79
th minute, cutting the Pioneers' deficit to 3-1. Castro finished with a team-high three shots, including two on target. Freshman goalkeeper
Sean O'Brien recorded four saves.
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Cal State East Bay (2-6, 0-3) returns to the pitch on Friday, Oct. 4, for a home contest against Sonoma State beginning at 4:30 p.m.
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