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OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE OF ARIZONA CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY
ACU Women's Soccer offense
2
Winner Carroll CC (2-0-0)
0
Arizona Christian ACU (1-3-0)
Winner
Carroll CC
(2-0-0)
2
Final
0
Arizona Christian ACU
(1-3-0)
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Carroll CC 1 1 2
Arizona Christian ACU 0 0 0

Game Recap: Women's Soccer | | Natalie Lopez

Firestorm Struggle to Find Momentum in Loss vs Carroll College

Glendale, Ariz. – Arizona Christian showed grit and resilience on Monday morning, battling nationally regarded Carroll College before ultimately falling 2–0. 

The Firestorm leaned heavily on goalkeeper Brenna Sonsini, who turned in a stellar performance with 11 saves to keep ACU within striking distance throughout the match. Sonsini's quick reflexes denied multiple Carroll chances in the first half, keeping the game scoreless until the 42nd minute when the Saints finally broke through and scored their first goal. 

ACU created its own offensive pressure with looks from Ella Barron, Krista Hardesty, Kiran Ahluwalia, and Jameson Maher who each forced Carroll's defense to stay organized. Barron registered one of the Firestorm's shots on goal, while Hardesty, Ahluwalia, and Maher nearly connected on opportunities that just missed the frame.

Trailing only 1–0 at halftime, the Firestorm stayed composed and continued to defend with energy. Sonsini made another series of big saves early in the second half before Carroll doubled its lead in the 70th minute. Even after falling behind by two, ACU refused to fold — pushing forward and drawing a late corner kick while continuing to fight for chances until the final whistle.


MATCH INFO
Score:  Arizona Christian - 0, Carroll College - 2
Records:  Arizona Christian - 1-3-0, Carroll College - 2-0-0
Location: ACU Football Field, Glendale, AZ


STAT TRACKER
Brenna Sonsini - 11 saves, 2 goals allowed


INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
  • Although ACU remained scoreless in the first half, they showed good defense and held Carroll College to only one goal. 
  • Carroll College led 1-0 heading into the half. 
  • Going into the second half, the Firestorm made some adjustments and had great defense. 
  • ACU even created its own offensive pressure with a few shots for goal opportunities, but all were unsuccessful. 
  • In the 70th minute, the Fighting Saints scored their second goal. 
  • The Fighting Saints led 2-0. 
  • Despite being down 0-2, the Firestorm did not give up, keeping the Fighting Saints to just two goals, while trying to create some offensive opportunities for themselves. 
  • Carroll College won the game, 2-0.

THOUGHTS FROM COACH GIBBS
"Tough result today, but I'm proud of the way we played together. The chemistry is starting to build, and you can see the connections forming on the field. We'll keep growing and getting stronger each game."


NEXT UP
On Tuesday, September 16, the Firestorm will have their third home game of the season and will host Nelson University at 8pm on the ACU Football Field.


 
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