Box Score GLENDALE, Ariz. - Despite scoring first in the contest, the Arizona Christian University women's soccer program (1-5-0; 0-1-0 GSAC) would not score again as the Warriors of Life Pacific University (2-2-0; 1-1-0 GSAC) would score two unanswered goals to hand the Firestorm a 2-1 loss on the ACU Football Field Thursday afternoon.
Game Notes:
The match marks the first time that ACU has played Life Pacific as the Warriors women's soccer team is a first-year program.
The Game:
ACU's Irene Ledezma totaled six shots during the match and found the back of the net on one attempt early, scoring an unassisted goal at 10:53 in the first half.
Life Pacific did not hesitate to answer, adding its own goal less than a minute later at 11:31 to tie the score, 1-1. The score would remain tied entering the second half, but the Warriors would notch what would become the game-winning goal at 61:14 and would hold the Firestorm off to earn the narrow 2-1 victory.
Inside the Box Score:
Thoughts from Coach:
After the match, Head Coach Josh Macharia said, "It was a hotly contested game both teams really wanted to win. I felt like when we went ahead, 1-0, that we were the better team, but after giving them a goal we struggled to find any momentum. It was a tough loss for us, but we hope to get over it quickly as we have more games coming up soon."
Up Next:
The Firestorm continue GSAC play as they host The Master's University on Wed., March 3 at 10 a.m. Arizona Time at the ACU Football Field in Glendale, Ariz.
