Bears Thrash Penguins 5-0 – California Golden Bears Athletics

BERKELEY – Malcolm Zalayet scored the game-winning goal and Alfredo Ortiz netted a brace for his first goals as a Golden Bear as the California men’s soccer team routed Dominican University, 5-0, on Monday afternoon at Edwards Stadium.

Arik Duncan scored his first goal of the season and freshman Israel Cortez scored his first goal as a Bear, as Cal improved to 3-4-0 and handed the Penguins (3-1-0) their first loss.

Three goalkeepers – starter Marco Brougher, newcomer Thomas Grimes and freshman Ryan Savoie – combined for the shutout.

With his goal, Zalayet, a freshman forward, paces Cal in points (6) and is tied with Ortiz for the team lead in goals (2).

A full recap will follow.