June 18, 2022 – United Soccer League One (USL1) – FC Tucson News Release
Naija Bruckner in Game Action for FC Tucson against AZ Arsenal SC on Friday, June 17, 2022 at Bell Bank Park in Mesa, AZ. (Andre Rocha/FC Tucson)
A 72nd minute goal by Aryanna Sanchez helped FC Tucson grow its unbeaten streak to 17 by securing a 2-2 draw with AZ Arsenal SC on Friday night at Bell Bank Park.
AZ Arsenal took the lead in the 27th minute from a shot by Siera Herbert. Arsenal followed by taking another shot just three minutes later, but the ball was sent over the net.
Tucson came out firing in the second half and scored the equalizer in the 49th minute. Ella Rustand sent the ball into the back of the net from a pass from captain Laura Pimienta.
Savannah Gutierrez grabs the equalizer early in the second half with an assist from none other than our captain Laura Pimienta
AZ Arsenal player Renee Sainz put the hosts back in the lead in the 60th minute.
Forward Aryanna Sanchez leveled the game once more when a free kick from just outside the box latched onto her feet and was sent into the back of the net.
GOALS
27â² – AZA – Siera Herbert
49â² – TUC – Ella Rustand (Laura Pimienta)
60â² – AZA – Renee Sainz
72â² – TUC – Aryanna Sanchez
NEXT UP
FC Tucson (3-1-0 with 10 points) returns home to kick off a three-match home stand against SC del Sol on Sunday at Kino North Stadium.
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