In their second match in the 2014 NCAA Tournament, the #2 UCLA Men’s Soccer team defeated Pac-12 rival the California Golden Bears 3-2 to move on to the quarterfinals. This was the first time UCLA beat the Golden Bears this season as Cal had taken the two regular season matches.
#UCLA has advanced! The #Bruins have defeated the Cal Golden Bears 3-2 to advance to the Quarterfinals! #GoBruins
— UCLA Men's Soccer (@UCLAMSoccer) December 1, 2014
The Bruins started the scoring when Chase Gasper headed in a goal off a beautiful cross into the box. Brian Iloski doubled up the Bruins with a rocket of his own, making it 2-0 at halftime. Connor Hallisey of the Golden Bears scored first the second half to put Cal on the board but four minutes later UCLA increased their lead.
.@chasegasper3 finishes with the noggin to give #UCLA the early 1-0 advantage. GIF: http://t.co/4BSkfuSF1L
— UCLA Men's Soccer (@UCLAMSoccer) December 1, 2014
Take a gander at this 30-yard blast from @Iloskibrian that put the #Bruins up two late in the second half. GIF: http://t.co/txxmfczORQ
— UCLA Men's Soccer (@UCLAMSoccer) December 1, 2014
Leo Stolz sent in a pass to Jordan Vale as he booted the cross out of mid-air for the goal. Cal scored once more, but could not get the last one to tie as UCLA won 3-2.
Stolz to @nadrojelav for yet another beautiful #Bruins goal to put #UCLA up 3-1 early in the second. GIF: http://t.co/2uJoYhW0eP
— UCLA Men's Soccer (@UCLAMSoccer) December 1, 2014
The Bruins next play North Carolina on Saturday, December 2 at 5 p.m. PT at Drake Stadium. Go Bruins!