Lopez Scores Both Goals in 2-0 Shutout Win
GLENDALE, Ariz. – The Arizona Christian University men’s soccer program (4-3-0; 2-0-0 GSAC) picked up its first win over The Master’s University (1-3-1; 0-2-0 GSAC) since the 2018-19 season Wednesday afternoon with a 2-0 shutout on the ACU Football Field.
Game Notes:
ACU moves to 5-10 all-time against The Master’s with the shutout victory and are 5-5 against the Mustangs in the two teams’ last ten matchups.
Goalkeeper Andres Arce was replaced by Josue Delgadillo 18:25 into the first half.
The Game:
ACU’s German Lopez scored both goals for the Firestorm in the win, adding his first goal in the first half off of a beautiful pass from Ethan Molter. His second goal was unassisted in the second half at 50:19. The Firestorm held the Mustangs scoreless despite allowing 12 shots in the contest.
Inside the Box Score:
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Lopez: Two goals, three total shots
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Molter: Assist, two shots, one on-goal
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Christian Hernandez: Two shots, one on-goal
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Abraham Espinoza: Two shots
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Tatsuma Yuki: Two shots
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Delgadillo: 71:35 minutes in-goal, two saves, no goals allowed
Thoughts from Coach:
“The men worked extremely hard today and deserved the win. We still have plenty of work to do, but I am very proud of the effort, intensity, and commitment to one another that I saw today.”
Up Next:
The Firestorm continue GSAC play as they host Ottawa University – Arizona on Tues., March 9 at 1:30 p.m. Arizona Time on the ACU Football Field in Glendale, Ariz.
