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OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE OF ARIZONA CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY
ACU's Raul Aranda scores a brace
Khaxil Stewart
2
Benedictine Mesa (AZ) BENU (8-6-3, 6-5-2)
2
Arizona Christian ACU (8-6-4, 7-4-2)
Benedictine Mesa (AZ) BENU
(8-6-3, 6-5-2)
2
Final
2
Arizona Christian ACU
(8-6-4, 7-4-2)
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Benedictine Mesa (AZ) BENU 1 1 2
Arizona Christian ACU 1 1 2

Game Recap: Men's Soccer | | Natalie Lopez

Aranda’s Brace Helps ACU Battle To A Draw On Senior Night

Glendale, Ariz. – Arizona Christian battled to a 2-2 draw against Benedictine Mesa on Thursday night at ACU Soccer Field, as Raul Aranda scored twice to help the Firestorm earn a point in their final home matchup of the regular season.


MATCH INFO
Score: Benedictine Mesa - 2, Arizona Christian - 2
Records:  Benedictine Mesa - 8-6-3, GSAC 6-5-2 | Arizona Christian - 8-6-4, GSAC 7-4-2
Location: ACU Soccer Field, Glendale, AZ

STAT TRACKER
Raul Aranda - 2 goals, 5 shots, 4 shots on goal
Josh Flanagan - 1 assist, 3 shots, 1 shot on goal
Logan Johnson - 1 assist
Alexander Menolascina - 2 shots
Noah Arter - 2 shots, 1 shot on goal
Emiliano Vega - 2 goals allowed, 5 saves

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
  • Benedictine Mesa struck first in the 20th minute when Kobe Bewicke found the back of the net off an assist from Bryan Ncube to give the Redhawks a 1-0 advantage. 
  • ACU responded in the 29th minute as Aranda scored his fourth goal of the season to even the contest at 1-1 heading into halftime.
  • The Firestorm came out with renewed energy in the second half, continuing to pressure the Benedictine Mesa defense. 
  • ACU's efforts paid off in the 73rd minute when Aranda scored his second goal of the night, giving ACU a 2-1 lead and putting the Firestorm in position to secure the victory.
  • However, the Redhawks answered quickly, as Ryder Skolka found the net just 44 seconds later to bring the score level at 2-2. 
  • Despite both teams continuing to search for a go-ahead goal, neither side was able to break the deadlock, and the match ended in a draw.
  • ACU finished the contest with 14 shots, including seven on goal, while the Firestorm defense recorded five saves. 
  • ACU tied with Benedictine Mesa, 2-2. 

THOUGHTS FROM COACH TED KRZYWIECKI
"Tonight was a physical and competitive match and we had some really strong performances from our seniors. BenU is a good side and they have some talented players, so we knew it was going to be a difficult match. We will need to work on a few details as we prepare for the postseason on Monday."

NEXT UP
On Monday, the Firestorm will host #5 seed Benedictine Mesa at 6pm at the ACU Soccer Field for the first round of the GSAC conference championship tournament.


 
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