Glendale, Ariz.- ACU showed resilience on both ends of the pitch Friday night, holding strong against a physical Oregon Tech side before ultimately falling 2–0.


MATCH INFO
Score: Oregon Tech - 2, Arizona Christian - 0
Records: Arizona Christian - 1-1-1 | Oregon Tech - 2-0-2
Location: ACU Football Field, Glendale, AZ


STAT TRACKER
Emiliano Vega - 1 save, 2 goals allowed


INSIDE THE BOX SCORE

• The Firestorm kept the match tight early, with goalkeeper Emiliano Vega making a key save in the 15th minute before Oregon Tech was able to slip in their opening goal. 
• ACU's back line held steady against repeated attacks to keep the deficit at one heading into halftime
•  ACU generated momentum offensively with five corner kicks in the match, but could not make them in the net
• Jose Garcia put a dangerous strike on target, forcing one of Oregon Tech's two saves on the night.
• The Owls scored their second goal in the 59th minute to extend the lead over the Firestorm. 
• Oregon Tech led 2-0. 
• ACU refused to back down, pushing the tempo in the midfield to keep the pressure on Oregon Tech's back line.
• But the Firestorm could not get through the Owls.
• ACU lost against Oregon Tech, 0-2. 

THOUGHTS FROM COACH TED KRZYWIEKCI
"I felt like our team was unrecognizable tonight - we did not execute on our plan and overall did not play well. We lacked discipline late and intensity early in the match. We will learn from our mistakes and get better. Credit to OIT who were ready to play and clearly came to compete."


NEXT UP
On Thursday, the Firestorm will host Justice College at 8pm on the ACU Football Field.