# Cardinal Edge Beavers 3-2 in Thrilling Stanford Showdown
STANFORD, CA – Stanford survived a back-and-forth battle with Oregon State on Tuesday night, claiming a 3-2 victory at Laird Q. Cagan Stadium. Tomo Allen scored the decisive goal in the 24th minute of the second half to lift the Cardinal to 8-1-1 while Oregon State dropped to 4-3 in front of 879 fans.
Stanford opened the scoring late in the first half when Will Cleary found the net in the 27th minute to give the Cardinal a 1-0 advantage. The lead was short-lived, however, as Oregon State responded quickly when Arnau Farnos equalized in the 55th minute, sending the teams into halftime knotted at 1-1.
The second half produced even more drama. Shane de Flores restored Stanford's lead in the 17th minute of the second period, beating the Oregon State goalkeeper to make it 2-1. But once again the Beavers had an answer, as they pulled level at 2-2 to set up a tense final stretch.
The opening 45 minutes featured an evenly contested battle with both teams creating chances. Stanford's Zach Bohane was particularly active, testing the Oregon State keeper multiple times with shots in the 8th and 15th minutes. Oregon State responded with pressure of their own, as Fran Cortijo forced a save with a shot from distance in the 3rd minute. The breakthrough finally came through Cleary's finish, only for Farnos to answer before the break.
Stanford came out aggressively in the second half, with de Flores capitalizing on a defensive lapse to restore the lead. The Cardinal continued to press, but Oregon State refused to fold. The Beavers battled back to level terms once more, setting the stage for Allen's heroics. His 24th-minute strike proved to be the game-winner as Stanford held on despite late pressure from the visitors.
Stanford controlled much of the statistical battle, generating numerous scoring opportunities throughout the match. The Cardinal's attacking trio of de Flores, Bohane, and Allen combined for multiple shots on goal. Oregon State countered with efforts from Farnos, who was involved in both Beaver goals, along with dangerous moments from Tate Richards and Iker Carbonell in the second half.
Individual performances highlighted Stanford's depth and quality. Shane de Flores was instrumental in the attack, scoring once while creating several other chances. Zach Bohane provided constant pressure with his movement and shooting. For Oregon State, Arnau Farnos stood out as the most dangerous player, equalizing in the first half while continuing to threaten throughout. Tim Hoffman and Tate Richards also contributed to the Beavers' attacking efforts. The match featured three yellow cards, all shown to Stanford players: Dylan Groeneveld (42'), Fletcher Bank (26'), and Jude Stone (55').
The victory keeps Stanford's impressive season rolling at 8-1-1 overall and 2-1 in conference play. The Cardinal have now won three straight matches and continue to establish themselves as one of the nation's top programs. Oregon State falls to 4-3 overall but showed resilience and fighting spirit despite the narrow defeat.
Stanford's ability to respond after being pegged back twice demonstrated their championship mentality and offensive firepower. While Oregon State will be disappointed to leave empty-handed after twice equalizing, their competitive performance against a top-tier opponent shows promise. The Cardinal's winning goal from Allen proved the difference in a match that lived up to its billing as a clash between two quality programs.