Pioneers Win 2024 Home Finale, 2-0 on Sunday As They Near a Postseason Berth
HAYWARD, Calif. - Cal State East Bay women's soccer team secured a crucial 2-0 victory over Stanislaus State in a CCAA matchup at Pioneer Stadium on Sunday. The win strengthens the Pioneers' position in the conference standings and keeps their postseason hopes alive. Cal State East Bay has won three straight matches and is unbeaten in its last six.
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MATCH SUMMARY |
The Pioneers wasted no time asserting their dominance, with Abigail Kern netting her fifth goal of the season just 2:24 into the match. Mika Sayfurahman provided the assist, setting the tone for a strong East Bay performance.
Cal State East Bay doubled its lead late in the second half when Gabby Rodil scored her second goal of the season at the 77:42 mark. The goal, assisted by Abigail Kern and Lexie Randolph, effectively sealed the victory for the Pioneers.
Despite Stanislaus State's efforts to equalize, the Pioneers' defense held firm. Goalkeeper Ashley Levi made several crucial saves, including two critical stops in the 89th minute to preserve the clean sheet.
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NOTABLE STATS |
- Stanislaus State outshot East Bay 11-8, but both teams registered six shots on goal.
- Ashley Levi recorded her second full shutout of the season, making six saves.
- Sayfurahman and Rodil had three shots each, with two on net.
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RECORDS AND WHERE THE TEAMS STAND |
Cal State East Bay: 9-5-3, 4-3-2 CCAA (17 points - 4th in CCAA Standings)
Stanislaus State: 9-6-2, 6-4-0 CCAA (18 points - 3rd in CCAA Standings)
With this victory, Cal State East Bay strengthens its hold on fourth place in the CCAA standings. The win puts the Pioneers in control of their own destiny for a postseason berth, with a win or tie in their final regular-season match securing their spot in the CCAA Tournament.
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UP NEXT FOR CAL STATE EAST BAY |
Cal State East Bay will conclude the regular season with a crucial away match against Cal State San Marcos on Thursday, November 7. The game is set to kick off at 11:30 a.m. at The Cage in San Marcos, California. This match carries significant playoff implications for the Pioneers and Cougars. In their previous non-conference encounter on September 28, the two teams played to a thrilling 2-2 draw, with East Bay rallying from a two-goal deficit.
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