No. 5 Toros and San Francisco State Battle to Double-Overtime Men's Soccer Tie, 2-2
October 12, 2003

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.---The No 5-ranked Cal State Dominguez Hills men's soccer team and San Francisco State played to a double overtime draw, 2-2, Sunday afternoon in California Collegiate Athletic Association action at Cox Stadium.

CSUDH is now 12-1-2 and 6-1-2 in league play while SFSU is now 4-10-1 and 2-6-1.

The Toros struck first at the 8:45 mark when Eddie Gonzales-Pinto (Torrance/N. Torrance HS) and Victor Guerrero (Santa Ana/Century HS) combined on a set piece. Gonzales-Pinto took a cross from Guerrero and headed home his shot to give the Toros a 1-0 lead.

SFSU tied the match at one at the 61:18 mark on a penalty kick. This coming after CSUDH goalie Javier Barragan (Long Beach/LB Jordan HS) saved a PK earlier in the second half to preserve the Toro lead.

SFSU broke the tie at the 77:31 mark when Paul Carter connected for an unassisted goal.

But the Toros tied the match up at the 86:31 mark when Eduardo Serrano (Toluca, Mexico) connected on a free kick. From 20-yards out, Serrano sent his shot over the wall and into the upper far post for the equalizer.

Cal State Dominguez Hills was not able to take advantage of some prime time chances in the extra periods, having to settle for the draw. In the match, CSUDH outshot the Gators 26-8.

Javier Barragan had two saves in goal for CSUDH.

The Toros are back in league action on Friday when they host Chico State in the first game of a doubleheader beginning at 4:30.