CHICO, Calif. – The Chico State men's soccer team opened its home schedule with a 1-1 draw against Western Washington on Thursday afternoon at University Soccer Stadium. The result moves the Wildcats to 0-1-1 overall, while the Vikings sit at 0-0-1.
Goals
CHICO – 1' Dane Peterson (Unassisted)
WWU – 82' Jack Haegele (Diego Lopez)
How it happened
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Chico State got off to a dream start when Dane Peterson scored just 21 seconds into the match, giving the Wildcats an early 1-0 lead.
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Western Washington applied pressure throughout the second half and were rewarded in the 82nd minute, as Jack Haegele headed home the equalizer off a long throw from Diego Lopez.
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Despite chances for both sides late in the match, neither team could find the winner.
By the Numbers
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Chico State was outshot 12–8 but held an edge in shots on goal, 6–2.
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Wildcats goalkeeper Dominic Miller recorded 1 save, while WWU's Charlie Dyer made 5 stops.
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Each team earned 6 corner kicks.
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Chico State committed 6 fouls compared to Western Washington's 4.
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WWU's Frank Miedema received a yellow card in the 73rd minute.
