Saffer’s Late Equalizer Gives Tritons Draw in Pac-12 Opener

Cal Poly Holds on for Late Tie Against UC San Diego

Cal Poly men's soccer drew 1-1 with UC San Diego after a late equalizing goal by Matteo Saffer spoiled Colin Pearce's opener.

Saffer’s Late Equalizer Gives Tritons Draw in Pac-12 Opener

LA JOLLA, Calif. — Matteo Saffer’s 89th minute goal gave UC San Diego men’s soccer a 1-1 draw with Cal Poly in the Pac-12 opener on Wednesday night at Triton Soccer Stadium. A true freshman, Saffer was playing in just his second collegiate match while making his first collegiate start. His goal was assisted by fellow center back Keenai Braun and Cal Poly transfer Oren Stuppel . HOW IT HAPPENED Cal Poly opened the scoring early with a goal in the…