Takanaka’s hat trick helps carry Aztecs men’s soccer passed Mesa  

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Tucson, AZ – The Pima Community College men’s soccer team (15-1-3) earned its third straight shutout victory on Tuesday at Mesa Community College (6-12-1).

Freshman Daisuke Takanaka secured a hat trick in the first half as the No. 5 ranked Aztecs defeated the Thunderbirds 6-0. The Aztecs are 13-0-2 in their last 15 games and have won five straight.

Takanaka scored his goals in the 23^rd, 35^th and 40^th minutes. Sophomores Julian Gaona (Tucson HS) and Tatsuma Yuki had assists on the first two goals.

Gaona put the Aztecs up 4-0 with his goal in the 47^th minute that was assisted by freshman Jose Romero. Freshmen Ricky Flores (Desert View HS) and Alan Gomez (Amphitheater HS) added goals in the 57^th and 77^thminutes respectively to seal it.

The Aztecs dominated field possession as they outshot the Thunderbirds 13-1 for the game. Freshman David Silva finished with one save.

The Aztecs will close out the regular season on Thursday when they play at Arizona Western College at 7:00 p.m.

Pima goals: Daisuke Takanaka (Julian Gaona) 23^rd minute; Takanaka (Tatsuma Yuki) 35^th minute; Takanaka 40^thminute; Gaona (Jose Romero) 47^th minute; Ricky Flores 57^th minute; Alan Gomez (Luis Arias) 77^th minute.