Firestorm and Royals Split
Glendale, Ariz. – Arizona Christian battled Hope International University to a 1-1 draw on Saturday morning at ACU Soccer Field, with Mikayla James finding the back of the net in the second half to give the Firestorm the lead.
MATCH INFO
Score: Hope International – 1, Arizona Christian – 1
Records: Hope International – 6-6-1, GSAC 5-5-1 | Arizona Christian – 3-7-3, GSAC 1-6-3
Location: ACU Soccer Field, Glendale, AZ
STAT TRACKER
Mikayla James – 1 goal, 1 shot, 1 shot on goal
Cadence Peroff – 3 shots, 2 shots on goal
Ella Barron – 3 shots
Peyton Baca – 2 shots, 1 shot on goal
Tayler Wonderly – 1 goal allowed, 9 saves
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
- After a scoreless first half, ACU broke through in the 57th minute when James scored her second goal of the season at 56:19 to put the Firestorm ahead 1-0. The goal gave the Firestorm momentum as the team looked to secure the home victory.
- Hope International responded in the 68th minute, as Sukanya Sukpham scored off an assist from Kalia Lanoza at 67:12 to even the match at 1-1.
- Both teams continued to battle throughout the remainder of the contest, but neither side could find a go-ahead goal.
- The Firestorm finished with 12 shots, five on target, while matching the Royals with three corner kicks. ACU’s defensive effort helped keep the match level despite Hope International’s offensive pressure.
- ACU tied with Hope International, 1-1.
NEXT UP
On Thursday, the Firestorm will go on the road across town to Surprise, AZ and face off against OUAZ at 5pm.
