LOS ANGELES — Angel Sandres scored the game-winning goal in the 81st minute as No. 1 Cal State LA remained unbeaten with a 2-1 victory over Cal State East Bay Thursday night at University Stadium.
The Golden Eagles, ranked first in the latest United Soccer Coaches NCAA Division II national poll, improved to 11-0-1 overall and 6-0-1 in conference play. Cal State East Bay fell to 2-8-3 overall and 2-3-2 in conference action.
Cal State LA opened the scoring in the 10th minute. Felix Alverdale finished a chance created by Sandres and Oscar Haglund to give the Golden Eagles a 1-0 advantage.
The goal was Alverdale's fourth of the season and highlighted a productive performance in which he placed all four of his shots on target.
Cal State East Bay pulled even in the 71st minute when Jefferson Parada converted a penalty kick.
The tie lasted just over 10 minutes. Luc Soler and Ignacio Moreno combined to set up Sandres, who scored in the 81st minute to restore Cal State LA's lead at 2-1.
The Golden Eagles continued applying pressure after the go-ahead goal. Erick Alamo forced a save in the 82nd minute before Sandres put another attempt on target in the 89th.
Cal State LA controlled the match statistically, finishing with advantages of 21-8 in shots, 10-5 in shots on goal and 9-1 in corner kicks. The Golden Eagles took 13 shots and earned five corners during the second half.
Goalkeeper Abraham Ramirez made four saves to earn the victory. Adan Corona recorded eight saves for Cal State East Bay.
Sandres finished with a goal and an assist, while Luc Soler, Moreno and Haglund also contributed assists. The Golden Eagles have held the nation's No. 1 ranking through four consecutive United Soccer Coaches polls.
