Box Score

COSTA MESA -- Cal State L.A.'s men's soccer team struck quickly Friday night and made it stand up for a non-conference win against Vanguard University.

Bryce Beall scored an unassisted goal just 2:07 into the match and Cal State L.A. blanked Vanguard, 1-0, Friday night at Vanguard. Noe David made six saves in goal to record the shutout for the Golden Eagles, who are now 2-0 on the season.

There weren't many scoring chances in the game. Vanguard (0-1) held an 11-9 advantage in shots and David was called upon to make six saves. Vanguard had six corner kicks to four for the Golden Eagles.

Cal State L.A. started quickly and Josh Sandoval had a good scoring chance just 1:39 into the game. Beall then gave the Golden Eagles the early lead when he chipped in a shot from about 20 yards out that found the back of the net.

The Golden Eagles' defense took it from there. Both teams had five shots in the opening half and Cal State L.A. started the second half with some scoring chances as Kristian Gaustad had a shot saved by Vanguard goalie Trevor Herrera and, after a corner kick by Rufino Franco, had another attempt go wide. Derrek Horn had a shot a few minutes later that was saved by Herrera.

Vanguard's best scoring chance came with less than 10 minutes to play when a shot by Albert Quinones hit the post. Ryan Kenney then got a shot off, but David made the save.

Cal State L.A. then held Vanguard without a shot over the final five minutes to preserve the shutout.

The Golden Eagles will return to action with a match at Cal Baptist on Monday.