HAYWARD, Calif. — Cal State East Bay men's soccer fell 2-1 on Friday after Max Laguna scored with one second remaining to lift No. 18 Cal Poly Pomona to victory in a CCAA men's soccer match Friday at Pioneer Stadium. The Pioneers got on the scoreboard first on a goal from Eugenio Perez-Vera Merino, but it would prove not to be enough for a win.
The Pioneers took an early lead when Eugenio Perez-Vera Merino scored after taking a pass from a corner kick by Leon Eisert in the 27th minute. It was Perez-Vera Merino's second goal of the season, making him the only East Bay player with multiple goals this year.
Cal Poly Pomona equalized in the 74th minute as Woody Angell found the net, with the goal assisted by Laguna and Jakob Singh.
The match seemed destined for a draw until Laguna's last-gasp heroics secured the 2-1 win for the Broncos.
- Julian Valle led the Pioneers' attack with a team-high five shots, three on target.
- Eisert's assist on the opening goal was his third of the season, tops for Cal State East Bay.
- East Bay goalkeeper Adan Corona made six saves in a losing effort.
- The Broncos dominated the second half with scoring opportunities, outshooting the Pioneers 15-8 after the break and 20-16 overall.
Cal State East Bay: 3-5-1, 2-1-0 CCAA
No. 18 Cal Poly Pomona: 7-1-2, 2-0-1 CCAA
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The Pioneers will look to bounce back Sunday when they host Cal State San Bernardino at Pioneer Stadium for a CCAA showdown. Kickoff is scheduled for 11:30 a.m.
