STOCKTON, Calif. – The University of the Pacific men’s soccer team rallied from a 1-0 halftime deficit to earn a thrilling 3-3 draw against the Seattle Redhawks in their West Coast Conference opener on September 30, 2026, at Knoles Field.
Seattle took an early lead when Leonardo Flores scored just two minutes into the match. The Redhawks held a 1-0 lead at halftime, but Pacific surged in the second half with three goals in less than 17 minutes to take a 3-1 advantage.
Freshman Xavier Cisneros was instrumental in the Tigers’ comeback, scoring two goals and providing an assist on all three second-half goals. He converted a penalty kick at the 50th minute to tie the score 1-1. Cisneros then assisted sophomore Josephat Yangyuoru, who scored in the 58th minute to give Pacific a 2-1 lead. In the 67th minute, Cisneros scored his second goal to extend the lead to 3-1.
Freshman defender Jackson Montero assisted on the final two Pacific goals, including the setup for Cisneros’ second strike, which was also assisted by freshman Fateh Singh. Pacific goalkeeper Alejandro Caracheo Luna made three saves, helping the Tigers fend off late pressure from Seattle.
Seattle responded late in the match with two goals from Flores, who completed a hat trick by scoring twice in the final 16 minutes. His second goal came on a penalty kick in the 88th minute, tying the match at 3-3. This game marked the first meeting between Pacific and Seattle in Stockton.
Pacific finished even with Seattle in total shots, each tallying ten attempts. The Tigers will continue their West Coast Conference schedule with a game against Santa Clara at Knoles Field, kicking off at 7 p.m. on Saturday.
CSB Take
The University of the Pacific men’s soccer team showed resilience and offensive prowess in overcoming an early deficit against a tough Seattle opponent. Xavier Cisneros’ dynamic performance illustrates his emergence as a key player early in his collegiate career. However, the Tigers’ difficulty maintaining a late lead underscores defensive areas that need attention moving forward in conference play. This hard-fought draw provides momentum and lessons for Pacific as it progresses through its West Coast Conference schedule.
Source: Original report
