TUCSON, AZ – Tuning up prior to the start of the 2019 Arizona Soccer season, the Wildcats blank the University of San Diego in a friendly match!
Another exciting Arizona Soccer season is nearly upon us, and after a successful 2018 campaign, the Wildcats are just about ready to kick-off the 2019 season!
We’re now just a few days away until the start of the regular season. Already the Wildcats are getting things started a little early, as they played in what will be their only friendly match this season.
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That’s right, on Friday, the Wildcats took on the visiting San Diego Toreros, and it seems like Arizona hasn’t missed much of a beat from last season.
For those that weren’t aware, the Wildcats finished the 2018 season with a 13-6-2 record, making the NCAA Tournament for the second-straight season. With a decent contingency of their talent returning from last season, and the Wildcats could have big things in store.
On Friday night, fans got a preview of our Cats as they got to work early and quickly. Squaring off with a respectable San Diego squad, it was senior midfielder Kelcey Cavarra who got things going for the Cats, when she would score on a strike around the 11th minute to put Arizona up 1-0.
Arizona didn’t waste much time extending on their lead, when sophomore forward Iyana Zimmerman would sneak one past the Toreros keeper just past the 22nd minute to make it 2-0, Cats.
Luckily, the offensive barrage didn’t stop there for the Cats. Still leading 2-0 in the second half, Arizona would add one more goal in the 54th minute, when senior defender Samantha Falasco found the net to make it 3-0, Wildcats!
And from then on, Arizona hit cruise control. Using a stifling defense, the Wildcats held San Diego to just five shots on the day, and ultimately took the match by a 3-0 final!
Great showing by the Cats in our lone friendly of the season!
— Arizona Soccer (@ArizonaSoccer) August 17, 2019
We knock off San Diego on the road 3-0 in preparation for the opener on Aug. 22 at home against Long Beach State. #BearDown
Now, Arizona will just have to wait until Thursday when they officially kick-off the 2019 season against Long Beach State!
At Zona Zealots, we’re excited for the return of Arizona Soccer and are looking forward to a potentially great season! As always, Bear Down, Arizona!