(CSUEB Sports Information)

HAYWARD, Calif. – Chris Pihl scored just 52 seconds into the match and, after two Cal State East Bay goals, Michel Arroyo scored the equalizer in the 63rd minute for Sonoma State forcing overtime, but neither squad would find the net again as the game would end in a 2-2 tie on Friday at Pioneer Stadium in Hayward.

Cal State East Bay was playing from behind as Sonoma State (6-3-1, 1-1-1 CCAA) scored within the opening minute of play. Chris Pihl put one past the Pioneer defense only 52 seconds after the opening whistle, set up by teammate Zanin Mahic.

Cal State East Bay (3-4-2, 0-2-1 CCAA) responded with the equalizer in the ninth minute. Javier Martin's cross near the left corner of the 18-yard box found Adrian Maldonado at the penalty kick spot. Maldonado's initial header was saved, but the senior followed through with a jumping flick above the outstretched keeper to tie the match.

Tied 1-1 in the early stages of the second half, the Pioneers took advantage of a misplayed ball by the Seawolf defense deep in their territory. Christian Gonzalez gained possession and provided a clever back pass to Chris Lara inside the left half of the 18-yard box. Lara evaded a defender and fired on target near side from about 10 yards out for the go-ahead goal.

The lead would last less than 10 minutes as Sonoma State poured on the pressure after falling behind. The Seawolves fired off three shots from point blank range with the final one from Michel Arroyo. It was determined to be an own goal by the officiating crew as SSU pulled even in the 63rd minute.

The game headed to overtime and Cal State East Bay turned up the pressure, outshooting Sonoma State 6-2 overall and putting three shots on target in the second overtime period. Gonzalez, Javier Martin, and Conley Perry each forced one of six saves from SSU goalkeeper Sean Taufer in the final 10 minutes of play.

Sonoma State will return to action on Sunday at Cal State Stanislaus.  Kickoff is scheduled for 11:30 am.