Box Score GLENDALE, Ariz. - After remaining tied for much of the match, the Arizona Christian University women's soccer program (1-4-0) would fall to OUAZ (1-0-1) in double overtime Saturday afternoon, 2-1 on the ACU Football Field.
Game Notes:
ACU's all-time series record against OUAZ moves to 1-3 with the loss, with OUAZ now holding a winning streak of two games over the Firestorm.
The match was the first soccer match played on ACU's new turf field.
The Game:
OUAZ got on the board first with a goal at 39:03 in the first half and would hold that advantage for much of regulation. With the game on the line, ACU's Elizabeth Mulanda would find the back of the net on a free kick at 85:19 to tie the game, eventually forcing overtime.
Neither offense could score in the first overtime period despite both having good looks. It appeared that the contest may be heading for a tie in the second overtime period, but with less than five minutes left in the game at 106:50, OUAZ broke the lag in scoring with a golden goal, earning the walk-off win, 2-1.
Inside the Box Score:
Thoughts from Coach:
After the match, Head Coach Josh Macharia said, It was a great first game on our home field, but I am disappointed that we could not pull of the victory. Our girls played hard for over 110 minutes and a last-minute lapse in judgement cost us the game. Our goalie was the player of the game as she kept us in the game with some heroic saves. Now we have a three-week break before our next competition, and I know the girls will be ready!"
Up Next:
The Firestorm start their conference schedule by hosting San Diego Christian College on Wed., Feb. 24 at 11 a.m. Arizona Time at the ACU Football Field in Glendale, Ariz.
