Posted: Aug 30, 2022
Valdez finds the back of the net, defense secures third shutout as Aztecs Women's Soccer move to 3-0
The Pima Community College women's soccer team (3-0) picked up its third straight shutout victory on Tuesday after it hosted its home opener against Cochise College (3-2).
- The No. 1 ranked Aztecs (Division II) defeated the No. 17 Apaches (Division I) 1-0 at the West Campus Aztec Field part of the Chapman Automotive Sports Complex.
- The teams played to a scoreless first half but the Aztecs found another gear in the second half. Freshman Juliana Valdez (Tucson Magnet HS) recovered a loose ball and scored after sophomore Caitlyn Maher's (Catalina Foothills HS) shot hit the left goal-post in the 64th minute.
- The Aztecs finished with 10 shots on goal. Sophomore Angelina Amparano (Salpointe Catholic HS) finished with nine saves.
The Aztecs will host a scrimmage against Arizona Christian University on Saturday at 9:00 a.m. They begin ACCAC conference play on Saturday, Sept. 10 when they host GateWay Community College at the West Campus Aztec Field. Game time is set for 8:00 p.m.
Pima goal: Juliana Valdez (Caitlyn Maher) 64th minute.
