Late goals help Aztecs men's soccer escape at Chandler-Gilbert CC

The Pima Community College men's soccer team (10-2-1, 6-1 in ACCAC) earned its 10^th win of the season on Saturday in a closely contested match at Chandler-Gilbert Community College (8-5-2, 3-3-2).

• The No. 9 ranked Aztecs scored two goals in the final four minutes to beat the Coyotes 3-1. The Aztecs have won seven of their last eight games.
• With the game tied at 1-1, the Aztecs took the lead for good when sophomore Alec Nguyen (Sahuaro HS) scored in the 86^th minute with an assist from Itsuki Ishihara. Freshman Josh Allison (Corona del Sol HS) helped seal it when he scored his goal in the 89^th minute with an assist from fellow freshman Esteban Manzo (Salpointe Catholic HS).
• The Aztecs got on the scoreboard late in the first half when freshman Javier Martinez (Tucson HS) netted his goal in the 43^rd minute with an assist from freshman Jacob Contreras (Ironwood Ridge HS). Pima led 1-0 at halftime.
• Chandler-Gilbert player Adrian Chavez tied the game at 1-1 in the 68^th minute.
• Sophomore goalkeeper Nils Roth finished the game with two saves.

The Aztecs will return to Kino North Stadium on Thursday when they host Scottsdale Community College at 7:00 p.m. The Aztecs have three regular season games remaining.

Pima goals: Javier Martinez (Jacob Contreras) 43^rd minute; Alec Nguyen (Itsuki Ishihara) 86^th minute; Josh Allison (Esteban Manzo) 89^th minute