Pasadena, Calif.- ACU struck in the second half to earn its first win of the season, shutting out Caltech 2–0 on the road.
After a scoreless first half, the Firestorm came alive offensively after the break. In the 55th minute, senior forward Felicia Apodaca broke the deadlock with a composed finish, notching her first goal of the year. Apodaca later turned provider, assisting Jordyn Matthews in the 72nd minute as the senior forward doubled the advantage with her first score of the game.
MATCH INFO
Score: Arizona Christian - 2, Caltech - 0
Records: Arizona Christian - 1-0, Caltech - 0-1
Location: Caltech North Field, Pasadena, CA
STAT TRACKER
Felicia Apodaca - 1 goal, 1 assist
Jordyn Matthews - 1 goal
Brenna Sonsini - 1 save
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
- The Firestorm were scoreless in the first half.
- Felicia Apodaca broke the tie and scored for the Firestorm in the 55th minute.
- ACU was up 1-0 early in the second half.
- Defensively, the Firestorm back line stifled Caltech, allowing just one shot on goal.
- ACU also earned a 3–0 edge in corner kicks and showed attacking depth, with 10 different players registering shots.
- In the 72nd minute, Jordyn Matthews scored with the assist from Felicia Apodaca.
- ACU won the game, 2-0.
THOUGHTS FROM COACH GIBBS
"It was great to see everyone play today and see some of the things we've been working on.
They came out in the second half and played really well. Looking to build on the win on Monday. "
NEXT UP
On Monday, the Firestorm will head to La Verne, CA to play the University of La Verne at 10am.
