Firestorm Storms Back To Defeat OUAZ
Glendale, Ariz. – Arizona Christian delivered a dominant second-half performance, overcoming OUAZ, 5-2. The Firestorm scored three unanswered goals in the second half to secure the victory and remain unbeaten in GSAC conference play.
MATCH INFO
Score: OUAZ – 2 , Arizona Christian – 5
Records: OUAZ – 1-5-1, GSAC 0-2-0 | Arizona Christian – 3-2-2, GSAC 2-0-0
Location: ACU Soccer Field, Glendale, AZ
STAT TRACKER
Jose Garcia – 1 goal, 1 assist, 6 shots, 3 shots on goal
Jake Underwood – 1 goal, 2 shots, 2 shots on goal
Elijah Meade – 1 goal, 2 shots, 1 shot on goal
Alexander Menolascina – 1 goal, 2 shots, 1 shot on goal
Nathan Tchiakpe – 1 goal, 2 shots, 1 shot on goal
Logan Johnson – 1 assist
Raul Aranda – 5 shots, 2 shots on goal
Emiliano Vega – 2 goals allowed, 2 saves
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
- OUAZ struck first in the 11th minute when Harry Dwelly scored off an assist from Marcos Chavez.
- ACU responded just over a minute later, as Alexander Menolascina found the back of the net in the 12th minute, with Logan Johnson providing the assist to level the match at 1-1.
- The Spirit regained the lead in the 19th minute when Chavez scored off an assist from Zen Courtois.
- The Firestorm continued to apply pressure, however, and Nathan Tchiakpe equalized in the 44th minute to send the teams into halftime tied, 2-2.
- ACU came out of the break with renewed energy and took control of the match.
- Elijah Meade gave the Firestorm their first lead of the night in the 68th minute, converting a goal assisted by Jose Garcia.
- The Firestorm continued to build momentum, and Jake Underwood extended the advantage in the 81st minute with his first goal of the season.
- ACU capped the scoring in the 86th minute when Jose Garcia converted a penalty kick for his third goal of the season, sealing the 5-2 victory.
- ACU won the game, 5-2.
THOUGHTS FROM COACH TED KRZYWIECKI
“Tonight was another GSAC battle. Every game is so difficult. I thought we were fortunate to get into halftime level thanks to two moments of quality. The second half our work rate and effort elevated our play and our guys were rewarded on the scoresheet. No doubt some positive things to build on, but we have to be better in the first half.”
NEXT UP
On Thursday, the Firestorm will have their third conference game and host La Sierra at 8pm on the ACU Soccer Field.
