January 13, 2010 at Newport Harbor

On a chilly, overcast day threatened with rain, the Aztecs met the Sailors in a Sunset League match.

The first 10 minutes both teams were feeling each other out, mounting forays into enemy territory, but no serious attacks resulted.

In the 12^th minute, however, Matt Nelson (14) threw the ball into the Newport Harbor box, where Scott Rice (10) flicked it to David Velasquez (8), who found the back of the net to start the scoring.  The Aztecs lead 1-0.

The 15^th minute saw the Aztecs increase their lead to 2-0 when Brady Johansen (20) received a throw from Matt Nelson (14), and powered the ball past the keeper from 20 yard out. 

The scoring continued in the 20^th minute, when Austin Lent (21) scored off a flick from Damon Baker (10), giving the Aztecs a 3-0 lead.

The lead grew to 4-0 in the 28^th minute.  Damon Baker (10) flicked a ball to Austin Lent (21), who found the back of the net.

The half ended with Esperanza holding a 4-0 lead.

Six minutes into the second half, the Sailors cut into the lead with a 30 yard indirect kick.

Seven minutes later, in the 48^th minute, Connor Nelson preserved the lead with a terrific diving save on a Newport Harbor shot.

In the 60^th minute, the Aztec keeper again turned away the Sailors.

Finally, with 5 minutes left to play Newport Harbor scored to make it a 4-2 game, but they never were able to get any closer.

Final Score: Aztecs 4, Newport Harbor 2