(Tucson, AZ) The Pima Community College and Arizona Western College men’s soccer teamsplayed two and half hours of soccer to decide an NJCAA Region I, Division I champion.
The Aztecs fell 0-0 (6-5 in penalty kicks). Sophomore Yuki Jahara’s shot sailed over the goal post to end the game.
Freshman Josh Allison’s (Corona del Sol HS) first shot was blocked. Sophomore goalkeeper Nils Roth made a save on Arizona Western’s third attempt and the Aztecs tied it at 2-2 with freshman Hyeonsang Jang’s penalty kick.
Sophomore Itsuki Ishihara, Jang, Ricky Gordillo (Maya HS), sophomore Martin Cardenas (Sahuaro HS) and freshman Seung Eon Kim converted on their penalty kick shots.
The Aztecs finished with five shots on goal for the game. Roth made some game-saving stops and closed it out with eight saves.
The Aztecs closed out the season with a 14-4-1 overall record.
Courtesy of Pima Athletics
