The Cal State Dominguez Hills Toros and Cal State East Bay Pioneers played to a 1–1 men’s soccer draw on Oct. 11 at Toro Stadium in Carson. David Politron scored in the 89th minute to rescue a point for Dominguez Hills. The Toros moved to 5–4–5 overall and 3–2–3 in CCAA play.
Two goals in the closing minutes
Alejandro Zarate put East Bay ahead at 86:11 from a Julian Valle assist. Politron answered at 88:24, just 2:13 later, to level the score. Both goals came after the teams had kept the match scoreless through most of the second half.
Cal State Dominguez Hills finished with a 15–8 advantage in shots and a 9–2 edge in corner kicks. Jose Peredia led the Toros with seven shots, including three on goal. East Bay could not protect its late lead through the final whistle.
CSB Take
Dominguez Hills earned a result by responding immediately to a setback. Politron’s finish rewarded the Toros’ broader attacking pressure even though the breakthrough came late. East Bay will look for better control after scoring in the closing minutes.
