PCL1 Fresno Grizzlies

Fuego Complete Home Schedule with 3-1 Win over Seahorses

Published on July 14, 2013 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Fresno Grizzlies News Release


Fresno, Calif. - Behind a goal and two assists from Alex Caceres, the Fresno Fuego wrapped up their 2013 home season with a 3-1 win over the Southern California Seahorses on Saturday at Chukchansi Park. The win improves the Fuego's record to 11-0-2 with one regular season match remaining before the Southwest Division champion Fuego enter the Western Conference Championships.

The Fuego waited until the 26th minute to record their first shot of the match, but Steven Sanchez made sure it was well worth it. Sanchez finished a go-ahead pass from Caceres with an easy touch past the Seahorses goalkeeper Cody Suppe to give the Fuego a 1-0 lead. The goal was Sanchez's first of the season.

Caceres struck for his goal in the 56th minute on a free kick to the right of Seahorses goal. Caceres bended the ball into the upper left corner for his third goal of the season.

On a free kick by Caceres in the 61st minute, Dylan Murphy headed a goal within the six-yard box to make it 3-0 Fuego.

The Seahorses outshot the Fuego 6-0 in the first 25 minutes and 10-3 overall in the first half. The Fuego had nine shots total compared to the Seahorses' 20 shots.

Fuego goalkeeper Cesar Castillo made nine saves on the 10 shots on goal by the Seahorses.

Geoff Bowman erased the Fuego's shutout with a goal on the run in the 72nd minute.

The Fuego finished with a 6-0-1 record at Chukchansi Park this season. They outscored their opponents 19-4 in home matches.

Fresno completes its regular season slate on Sunday, July 21st against La Misioneros before the Western Conference Championships take place on July 26th and 27th.




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