(Tucson, AZ) The Pima Community College men’s soccer team (5-2, 4-2 in ACCAC) struggled in the first half but took over in the second half on Tuesday in its game against Paradise Valley Community College (0-8-1, 0-5-1).
The No. 9 ranked Aztecs scored all three goals in the second half to top the Pumas 3-0 earning their fourth shutout win of the season.
The Aztecs managed just one shot on goal in the first half but outmatched the Pumas in the final 27 minutes.
Freshman Jonathan Karumuna (Pinnacle HS) made his presence felt as he finished with one goal and two assists. He provided the assist in sophomore Luis Lamadrid’s goal in the 63rd minute.
Karumuna made it 2-0 with his goal in the 78th minute that was assisted by sophomore Wei Wei Mannos (Pinnacle HS).The roles were reversed for the final goal as Mannos found the back of the net with his shot that was assisted by Karumuna in the 79th minute.The Pima defense held the Pumas to two shots on goal for the game. The Aztecs had six shots on goal in the second half and finished with seven. Sophomore Tommaso Leonardi closed it out with two saves.
The Aztecs will be back at the West Campus Aztec Field on Saturday when they host Scottsdale Community College. Game time is set for 8:00 p.m.
Pima goals: Luis Lamadrid (Jonathan Karumuna) 63rd minute; Karumuna (Wei Wei Mannos) 78th minute; Mannos (Karumuna) 79th minute.
Press Release courtesy of Pima Aztec Athletics -Raymond Suarez
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