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Arizona Soccer blanks San Diego 3-0 in a friendly match

By Eric Townsend

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 12: A nike soccer ball during the round 13 A-League match between the Melbourne Victory and the Newcastle Jets at AAMI Park on January 12, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by George Salpigtidis/Getty Images)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 12: A nike soccer ball during the round 13 A-League match between the Melbourne Victory and the Newcastle Jets at AAMI Park on January 12, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by George Salpigtidis/Getty Images) /
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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!

Now, Arizona will just have to wait until Thursday when they officially kick-off the 2019 season against Long Beach State!

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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!

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