Mesa, Ariz.-  The Firestorm showed resilience and attacking firepower on Thursday evening, rallying from an early two-goal deficit to earn a 3–3 draw on the road against Park-Gilbert. 


MATCH INFO
Score: Arizona Christian - 1, Park Gilbert - 1
Records:  Arizona Christian - 3-1-2, GSAC 0-0-1 | Park Gilbert - 2-3-3, GSAC 1-0-1
Location: AZ Athletic Grounds, Mesa, AZ


STAT TRACKER
Marcos Mora - 1 goal
Emiliano Vega - 3 saves, 1 goal allowed 


INSIDE THE BOX SCORE

• Park Gilbert scored a goal in the 11th minute, leading ACU 1-0.  
• The Firestorm settled in defensively and created chances throughout the match, outshooting the Buccaneers 9–6 and generating consistent pressure in the attacking third.
• The breakthrough came in the 86th minute when Marcos Mora calmly buried a penalty kick, notching his second goal of the season and leveling the match late. 
• Mora's finish capped a strong second half for ACU, which produced five shots after halftime and forced Park-Gilbert to scramble defensively.
• Jose Garcia led the Firestorm attack with three shots on target, while goalkeeper Emiliano Vega made three saves to keep ACU within striking distance.
• ACU tied the game, 1-1. 

NEXT UP
On Saturday, the Firestorm will head home and host Embry Riddle at 11:30 am on the ACU Football Field.