LOS ANGELES - The Cal State East Bay women's soccer team battled to a hard-fought 0-0 draw against Cal State LA in a crucial CCAA matchup on Friday at University Stadium.
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MATCH SUMMARY |
In a tightly contested first half, both teams struggled to find the back of the net despite creating several opportunities. The Pioneers' offense came out strong, with Lexie Randolph testing the Golden Eagles' goalkeeper early on. Her shot in the ninth minute struck the woodwork, nearly giving East Bay the lead. Mika Sayfurahman and Morgan Pearson also contributed to the offensive push, each registering shots on goal that were skillfully saved by Cal State LA's keeper, Taesja Paopao.
The second half saw both teams intensify their efforts to break the deadlock. Cal State East Bay's defense, led by goalkeeper Madison Dong, stood firm against the Golden Eagles' attacks. Dong's commanding presence in the net, resulting in her third shutout of the season, was crucial in preserving the draw for the Pioneers.
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NOTABLE STATS |
- Cal State East Bay outshot Cal State LA, 8-7, with a 4-2 advantage in shots on goal.
- Dong recorded her third shutout of the season for the Pioneers.
- Randolph, Sayfurahman, and Pearson led the Pioneers' attack with two shots each.
- The match marked the second consecutive draw between these two teams, highlighting the competitive balance in their recent encounters.
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RECORDS AND WHERE THE TEAMS STAND |
Cal State East Bay: 6-5-3, 2-3-2 CCAA (8 points - 9th in CCAA Standings)
Cal State LA: 6-3-4, 3-3-1 CCAA (10 points - Tied for 5th in CCAA Standings)
Four matches remain for the Pioneers, who are currently on the outside looking in for the chase for the CCAA Tournament. The top six teams in the CCAA regular season standings qualifying for the tournament.
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UP NEXT FOR CAL STATE EAST BAY |
Cal State East Bay will look to build on this result and point total as they continue their Southern California road trip on Sunday. The Pioneers face Cal State Dominguez Hills on Sunday, October 27, at Toro Stadium in Carson, California. Kickoff is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. as East Bay aims to climb higher in the CCAA standings.
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