Banegas' Late Penalty Kick Helps Seal Men's Soccer Win at Mesa
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pima Community College () | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Mesa Community College () | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Mesa Community College
| Game Statistics | Pima Community College | Mesa Community College |
|---|---|---|
| Shots (on goal) | 4 (4) | 4 (0) |
| Saves | 6 | 2 |
| Fouls | 14 | 6 |
| Corner Kicks | 7 | 6 |
| Offsides | 0 | 0 |
The Pima Community College men's soccer team (8-1, 8-1 in ACCAC) won its fifth straight game on Tuesday with a late-game goal.
Sophomore Hector Banegas (Rincon HS) converted on a penalty kick in the 88th minute as the No. 6 ranked Aztecs defeated Mesa Community College (4-4-1, 4-4-1) 2-1.
The Aztecs trailed 1-0 at halftime after the Thunderbirds scored in the 28th minute.
Freshman Julian Gaona (Tucson Magnet HS) tied the game at 1-1 in the 60th minute with an assist from fellow freshman Chris Cooper (University HS).
Sophomore goalkeeper Taylor Anderson (Salpointe Catholic HS) finished the game with six saves.
The Aztecs face a tough road test on Thursday when they play at No. 12 ranked Arizona Western College in Yuma at 4:30 p.m.
Pima goals: Gaona (Cooper) 60th minute; Banegas (penalty kick) 88th minute.
Hector Banegas/Photo by Ben Carbajal