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Aztec Women's Soccer Net Three Goals in Second Half to Beat Mesa

Aztec Women's Soccer Net Three Goals in Second Half to Beat Mesa

The Pima Community College women's soccer team (6-3, 6-3 in ACCAC) took control of its game in the second half on Tuesday at Mesa Community College (4-5, 4-5).

The Aztecs scored three goals in the second half to beat the Thunderbirds 4-1.

Sophomore Destiny Jones (Canyon del Oro HS) netted two goals. She broke open the 1-1 tie with her goal in the 59th minute. She helped seal the win with her penalty kick goal in the 85th minute.

The Aztecs fell behind 1-0 after the Thunderbirds scored in the 12th minute. Freshman Destiny Kelly tied the game in the 39th minute. Freshman Alexis Hernandez (Ironwood Ridge HS) gave the Aztecs a 3-1 advantage with her goal in the 84th minute.

The Aztecs outshot the Thunderbirds 14-2 for the game. Sophomore Daniela Sanchez (Sabino HS) finished the game with one save.

The Aztecs face a tough road test on Thursday at No. 20 ranked Arizona Western College. The game starts at 7:00 p.m.

Pima goals: Kelly 39th minute; Jones 59th minute; Hernandez 84th minute; Jones 85th minute.

Destiny Jones/Photo by Ben Carbajal