Sophomore Sam Lossou (Rincon HS) scored the eventual game-winning goal in the 14th minute as the No. 1 ranked Aztecs men's soccer team rallied to beat Mesa Community College 2-1. The Aztecs are now 9-0 overall and 3-0 in ACCAC conference play. Photo by Stephanie Van Latum
Sophomore Sam Lossou (Rincon HS) scored the eventual game-winning goal in the 14th minute as the No. 1 ranked Aztecs men's soccer team rallied to beat Mesa Community College 2-1. The Aztecs are now 9-0 overall and 3-0 in ACCAC conference play. Photo by Stephanie Van Latum

Aztecs men's soccer rallies early to top Mesa CC and stay unbeaten

The Pima Community College men's soccer team (9-0, 3-0 in ACCAC) gave up an early goal but bounced back and were able to come away with the win on Saturday over Mesa Community College (2-7-1, 1-3-1).

  • The No. 1 ranked Aztecs defeated the Thunderbirds 2-1 to stay unbeaten on the season.
  • The Thunderbirds took an early 1-0 advantage with Lewis Upton's goal in the 6th minute. The Aztecs tied the game at 1-1 a minute later when sophomore Minho Cha scored on a cross-pass from fellow sophomore Francisco Manzo (Salpointe Catholic HS).
  • Sophomore Sam Lossou (Rincon HS) scored the eventual game-winner with his goal in the 14th minute with an assist from freshman Jacob Garcia (Walden Grove HS).
  • The Aztecs outshot the Thunderbirds 12-3 on on-goal attempts. Sophomore Juan Suarez (Desert View HS) finished with two saves.
  • The Aztecs have a busy upcoming week as they play three games. Pima will play at Chandler-Gilbert Community College on Tuesday at 7:00 p.m.

Pima goals: Minho Cha (Francisco Manzo) 7th minute; Sam Lossou (Jacob Garcia) 14th minute.