Glendale, Ariz.- ACU generated chance after chance in Saturday's matchup with Embry-Riddle, but despite outshooting the Eagles 15–12 and forcing eight saves, the Firestorm came up just short in a 1–0 decision.
MATCH INFO
Score: Embry-Riddle - 1, Arizona Christian - 0
Records: Embry-Riddle - 2-2-2, GSAC 1-0-1 | Arizona Christian - 3-2-2, GSAC 0-1-1
Location: ACU Football Field, Glendale, AZ
STAT TRACKER
Emiliano Vega - 4 saves, 1 goal allowed
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
- Embry-Riddle found the game's only goal in the 28th minute when Nitai Bental converted off an assist from Francesco Busini.
- From that point forward, ACU seized momentum and pushed relentlessly for an equalizer.
- The Firestorm dominated the second half with 11 shots to ERAU's five, including quality looks from Raul Aranda (team-high four shots, three on frame), Esteban Ardon, and Marcos Mora.
- Jose Garcia and Elijah Meade added sparks off the bench, keeping the Eagles' defense under constant pressure.
- Goalkeeper Emiliano Vega anchored the back line with four saves, while the ACU defense limited ERAU to just one shot on goal over the final 45 minutes.
- Despite the setback, ACU showed resilience and attacking depth, winning the corner kick battle 7–6 and nearly finding the late equalizer on multiple occasions.
- ACU lost the game, 0-1.
THOUGHTS FROM COACH TED KRZYWIEKCI
"I was really proud of our guys for their response in the second half. They were brave and they dominated the game, creating a number of excellent chances and limiting theirs. I know if we continue to play like we are capable of playing, the results will take care of themselves. This group is ready to go on a run, they just have to believe it and tighten up a couple of details."
NEXT UP
Next Saturday, the Firestorm travel to Mesa,AZ and play against Benedictine Mesa at 8pm at ASU Polytech.
