Glendale, Ariz.- The Firestorm wasted no time seizing control Saturday night, striking for three first-half goals on their way to a 3–1 victory over Nelson.
MATCH INFO
Score: Nelson (AZ) - 1, Arizona Christian - 3
Records: - Nelson (AZ) - 0-4-2 | Arizona Christian - 3-1-1
Location: ACU Football Field, Glendale, AZ
STAT TRACKER
Jose Garcia - 2 goals
Josh Flanagan - 1 goal
Edwin Meza - 1 assist
Isaac Blanco - 1 assist
Marcos Mora - 1 assist
Emiliano Vega - 7 saves, 1 goal allowed
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
- ACU's Jose Garcia delivered early, opening the scoring in the 10th minute after a setup from Edwin Meza. ACU led 1-0.
- Just 13 minutes later, Garcia doubled the advantage, finishing off a feed from Isaac Blanco for his third goal of the season. ACU extended their lead, 2-0.
- ACU kept pressing and extended the lead in the 31st minute when Josh Flanagan buried a pass from Marcos Mora to make it 3–0.
- Nelson managed to score on a goal, but the Firestorm defense and goalkeeper Emiliano Vega stood firm the rest of the way and finished with seven saves to preserve the win.
- Both sides ended the night level with 18 total shots, but ACU generated more shots on goal, shooting 13 to Nelson's 8.
- ACU defeated Nelson, 3-1.
THOUGHTS FROM COACH TED KRZYWIEKCI
"Today was a tale of two halves for us. Our guys played an excellent first half and executed to the highest level I have seen this year. In the second half we drifted away from what was bringing us success and Nelson to their credit came out firing. I am really excited about the group we have and the growth we have seen in our non-conference schedule. We just need to stay hungry, humble and continue to improve."
NEXT UP
On Thursday, the Firestorm will travel across town and play against Park-Gilbert at 8pm.
