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ACU Men's Soccer gets knocked out in GSAC semifinals
Khaxil Stewart
1
Winner Benedictine Mesa BENU (10-4-5, 6-3-4)
0
Arizona Christian ACU (10-6-3, 7-4-2)
Winner
Benedictine Mesa BENU
(10-4-5, 6-3-4)
1
Final
0
Arizona Christian ACU
(10-6-3, 7-4-2)
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Benedictine Mesa BENU 0 1 1
Arizona Christian ACU 0 0 0

Game Recap: Men's Soccer | | Natalie Lopez

Season Ends as Firestorm Fall Short to Redhawks in GSAC Semifinals

Glendale, Calif.–  Arizona Christian closed out their season with a hard-fought performance on their home field, narrowly falling 1-0 to Benedictine Mesa despite controlling much of the pace and creating several strong scoring chances in the GSAC semifinals. 


MATCH INFO
Score: Benedictine Mesa - 1, Arizona Christian - 0
Records:  Benedictine Mesa - 10-4-5, GSAC 6-3-4 | Arizona Christian - 10-6-3, GSAC 7-4-2 
Location: ACU Soccer Field, Glendale, AZ


STAT TRACKER
Emiliano Vega -  4 saves, 1 goal allowed 


INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
  • The Firestorm outshot the Redhawks 15-11 in open play and earned a commanding 8-4 advantage in corner kicks, keeping the pressure on throughout the match. 
  • Jose Garcia led the ACU attack with four shots and one on target, while Marcos Mora also placed a shot on goal to test the Red Hawks goalkeeper.
  • After a tight, scoreless first half, the breakthrough came in the 71st minute when Benedictine Mesa found the back of the net. 
  • The Red Hawks led 1-0 over the Firestorm. 
  • The Firestorm responded with urgency, pushing numbers forward in search of an equalizer, but a pair of late saves by the Redhawks' goalkeeper kept ACU off the board.
  • Defensively, Emiliano Vega turned in another solid outing between the posts, recording four saves while organizing a disciplined Firestorm back line anchored by Nikarro Williams, Alexander Menolascina, and Jake Underwood.
  • ACU lost the game, 0-1. 

THOUGHTS FROM COACH TED KRZYWIECKI
"Today was a well played game by both teams. I'm proud of our guys for the way they played and how they competed for each other. They played brave and did everything but score. They were able to capitalize on a chance and we weren't, that is the game sometimes. This is a group I just wish I had more time with, I'll miss our seniors and I'm so thankful for everything they contributed. We know we have a lot to build on with this group as we expect to return most of our starters. As we get into late parts of the season going forward we need to find ways to stay fit and healthy to be at our physical best when it matters. We have found a way as a program to get ourselves into the postseason for the last five years running. I'm excited about our future and continuing to build on this as we continue to push to take the next step."


NEXT UP
The Firestorm's season comes to an end.


 
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