Information for this report provided by Pima media-relations director Ray Suarez:
The Pima Community College men’s soccer team (10-1, 7-1 in ACCAC) secured another double-digit win season as it picked up a quality win on Tuesday at the West Campus Aztec Field.
The No. 3 ranked Aztecs defeated No. 14 Mesa Community College 4-1 as the Aztecs matched last season’s win total (10-4-3).
The Aztecs struck early as sophomore Daniel Ehler (Marana) found the back of the net in the 4th minute with an assist from sophomore Eduardo Saucedo. Fellow sophomore Victor Loredo made it 2-0 just three minutes later with his shot in the 7th minute that was assisted by freshman Mateo Soto (Tucson).
The Thunderbirds made it interesting with a goal by Joshua Rodriguez in the 73rd minute to cut it to a one-goal differential. The Aztecs countered five minutes later with freshman Ismael Ruiz (Tucson), who scored off an assist from sophomore Stetson Milligan (Cienega) to make it 3-1.
Freshman Brandon Sanchez (Canyon del Oro) netted the final insurance goal in the 81st minute that was assisted by freshman Nico Valenzuela (Salpointe Catholic).
The Aztecs finished the game with six shots on goal. Freshman goalkeeper Jose Carlos Ortiz (Nogales) finished with three saves, all in the second half. The Thunderbirds were held to no shots on goal in the first half and had four for the game.
The Aztecs return to the West Campus Aztec Field on Tuesday when they face off against Arizona Western College. Game time is set for 7:00 p.m.
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