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MSOC | Toreros Go Ahead Late for 2-1 Win Over Gaels

MORAGA, Calif. – Saint Mary's Men's Soccer equalized against San Diego in the 72nd minute on Saturday, but the Toreros would go back ahead three minutes later for a 2-1 defeat of the Gaels at Saint Mary's Stadium.

The match was a defensive stalemate through the first 45 minutes, with the Toreros having a 54 to 46 percent possession-time advantage, though each side had three shots on target.

USD broke through 55th minute after Ross Johnstone settled down a cross that was initially headed out of danger by . Johnstone was able to put his own cross just in front of the six-yard box, where Josh Martinez redirected it on one touch with a right-footed shot into the right corner of the net for a 1-0 San Diego lead.