CORVALLIS, Ore. – The No. 22 Aztec men's soccer team (6-2-3, 0-2-2) dramatically came back to earn a 2-2 draw at Oregon State (5-3-3, 2-0-3), the Pac-12 leader Sunday afternoon.
The Beavers went up 2-1 in the 87th minute after the Aztecs were called for a handball in the box and then OSU converted the PK. Then in the 90th minute, Noah Crétier headed in a Jules Anderson corner kick to tie the match at 2-2 and secure the road result for the Aztecs. It was Crétier's first career goal (27th match).
"I'm so proud of the resiliency shown by the team to once again secure a Pac-12 road result on a Sunday," Head coach Ryan Hopkins said. "Sunday soccer is all about the details and belief, and we continue to have both in spades. It was also one of our best days on the ball and I thought we created a lot of chances that could have even secured three points for us."
After falling behind in the 12th minute on a Dante Williams strike from 20 yards out, the Aztecs flipped a switch in the second half. They outshot the Beavers 6-3 in the final 45 minutes and didn't allow a shot on goal outside of OSU's penalty kick.
SDSU scored the equalizer in the 65th minute when Alexander Levengood finished the Tristan Viviani assist with his left foot.
The Beavers caught a break in the 87th minute when their cross hit an Aztec defender in the elbow. Logan Farrington then converted the PK.
STAT OF THE MATCH
The Aztecs outshot the Beavers 6-3 in the second half and didn't concede a corner kick all day.
THE NOTE
This is the second year in a row that the Aztecs have earned a draw at Oregon State. Prior to last season, SDSU hadn't won tied at OSU since 2013.
UP NEXT
The Aztecs host San Diego at Snapdragon Stadium Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are low as $10 and parking is free.
No. 22 Aztecs Earn Dramatic 2-2 Draw at Oregon State
