Ashland, Ore.- Playing on a neutral field against Northwest (WA), Arizona Christian scored a goal in each half and posted a clean sheet to earn their first win of the season on Thursday.

MATCH INFO
Score: Arizona Christian 2, Northwest 0
Records: Arizona Christian 1-1 | Northwest- 0-2 
Location: Raider Stadium, Southern Oregon University, Ashland, OR


STAT TRACKER
Edwin Meza - game winning goal
Marlon Arce - goal
Isaac Blanco - assist
Jake Dickinson - assist
Emiliano Vega - 3 saves, shutout


INSIDE THE BOXSCORE
 

• For ACU, their first three shots were turned away
• In the 33rd minute, Blanco fed Meza for his first ACU goal
• Along with the shutout at the half, the Firestorm defensive group did not even allow a shot in the first 45 minutes
• Vega stared down seven shots in the second half- three of which required a save from him
• Arce ripped a shot in the 89th minute that was saved
• But just 33 seconds later, Dickinson found Acre again and he did not miss to give ACU a 2-0 cushion
• For the second match in a row ACU allowed just seven shots

THOUGHTS FROM COACH TED KRZYWIEKCI
"Solid bounce back from last weekend and tightening up a few things.  We had big performances from Elijah Meade, Alexander Menolascina, and Marcello Bravo De Rueda.  It was good to see Marlon and Edwin get on the scoresheet.  It is difficult to win on the road and it was great to see our guys give a total effort together and be rewarded with the score line."

NEXT UP
The Firestorm will remain in Ashland to challenge Southern Oregon on Saturday morning at 9:00 am.