CARSON, Calif. – The Cal State East Bay men's soccer team played Cal State Dominguez Hills to a 1-1 draw Sunday afternoon at Toro Stadium. Alejandro Zarate put the Pioneers ahead late in the second half before the Toros answered in the closing minutes, moving East Bay to 2-8-4 overall and 2-3-3 in CCAA play.
Cal State Dominguez Hills generated much of the early offensive pressure, recording seven shots and six corner kicks during the opening half. East Bay goalkeeper Adan Corona helped keep the match scoreless, making three saves over the first 45 minutes.
The Pioneers created a pair of opportunities before halftime. Julian Valle sent an attempt over the goal in the 11th minute, while Noel Cabrales forced a save from Dominguez Hills goalkeeper Tiago Menezes in the 25th minute.
East Bay looked to establish more of an attacking presence after the break. Kiichi Murakami recorded an attempt in the 50th minute, while Misael Meza followed with a shot in the 58th. The Pioneers continued to search for an opening as the second half progressed.
The match shifted in the 74th minute when Dominguez Hills goalkeeper Menezes received a red card, leaving the Toros with 10 players for the remainder of the contest.
East Bay continued to push forward, earning corner kicks in the 70th and 77th minutes while creating additional opportunities in the attacking third.
The Pioneers broke through in the 87th minute when Zarate found the back of the net at 86:11 off an assist from Valle, giving East Bay a 1-0 advantage.
Dominguez Hills responded shortly afterward, however, as David Politron scored an unassisted goal at 88:24 to level the match at 1-1. Neither team was able to find another goal before the final whistle.
Zarate finished with one goal on his lone shot of the afternoon, while Valle recorded an assist. Cabrales also placed an attempt on goal as the Pioneers finished with eight shots and two on target.
Corona played all 90 minutes in goal for East Bay, recording three saves. The Toros finished with 15 shots, including four on goal, and held a 9-2 advantage in corner kicks.
The Pioneers increased their offensive production after halftime, recording six second-half shots and breaking through with Zar
