Box Score Salem, OR- Playing in their first opening round of the NAIA Men's Soccer Tournament, Arizona Christian scored with under seven minutes left in regulation to force overtime. Unfortunately, Corban scored with less than a minute left in the first overtime session to end the Firestorm season.
The Warriors opened the scoring in the 32nd minute. Six minutes later, Freshman German Lopez tied the score on a feed from Sophomore Breno Nascimento.
In the second half, Corban moved ahead 2-1 before Junior Alex Segura connected with Senior Stefan Tomasevic for the equalizer at 83:08. But Corban knocked in the game winner off a corner kick with the clock showing 58 seconds (99:02) in the overtime session.
Score: Corban 3, Arizona Christian 2 OT
Records: Arizona Christian 15-5-2 | Corban 15-3-1
National Rankings: Arizona Christian (RV) | Corban (16)
Location: Sparks Field | Willamette University | Salem. OR
STAT TRACKER
German Lopez- goal (15th of the season)
Stefan Tomasevic- goal (3rd of the season)
Breno Nascimento- assist
Alex Segura- assist
Luke Holt- 5 saves
INSIDE THE BOXSCORE
Corban out shot Arizona Christian 33-19 but ACU held a 9-8 shots on goal edge.
With Segura's assist, he broke a tie for the single season points lead total in ACU history ending his season with 42 points to claim the top mark.
COACH BELLEMAN SAYS…
"I am so proud of this team. Today we once again showed grit to keep fighting back and force OT. I think we also showed that we belonged here. This season was all about changing the history, and these guys embraced that challenge all the way to the end. It is disappointing to not be able to keep playing and see it come to an end, but they accomplished so much in this season that there is nothing to be discouraged about. I want to thank Stefan, Fabi, Anthony, and Carlos for their commitment and legacy building spirit during their time here. We appreciate all of the support and encouragement by ACU staff and students and our alumni. Only good things to come."
Great season, Firestorm!!
