Stars Drop 9-5 Decision to San Diego
February 18, 2019 - Major Arena Soccer League (MASL)
Tacoma Stars News Release
KENT, WA. - The San Diego Sockers (14-1) came to the accesso ShoWare Center Sunday night and completed a home and home sweep of the Tacoma Stars (6-8) with a 9-5 win. With the win, San Diego pushes their league-best win streak to 12 games.
The first quarter did not give up the fact that 14 goals would be scored in the match as the Sockers finished the frame with a 1-0 lead on Travis Pittman's 7th goal of the season.
After a blue card was shown to San Diego's Cesar Cerda, Tacoma leveled the match 1-1 on a power play goal by Joseph Cairel. The Sockers then rattled off three unanswered goals by Luis Ortega, Brandon Escoto and Juan Gonzalez to take a 4-1 lead to the locker room.
Six goals were scored in the third quarter beginning with Joey Gjertsen's first of two goals on the night to cut San Diego's lead to 4-2. Three straight goals from the Sockers made it 7-2 with 7:33 left in the third. Guerreo Pino, Escoto, and Christian Gutierrez combined to give San Diego the five-goal cushion.
Mike Ramos netted a goal with 5:00 on the clock and Nick Perera brought the Stars within three just before the end of the quarter at 7-4.
Gjertsen knocked in a power play goal with 8:22 remaining for Tacoma's final score of the game. The Stars brought on the sixth attacker and the Sockers added goals from Ortega and Christian Segura to reach the 9-5 final.
Scoring Summary
1st Qtr - SD Pittman (unassisted) 2:08; Penalties - SD Escoto yellow card (dissent) 3:44; TAC Megson blue card (reckless tackle) 10:10.
2nd Qtr - TAC Cairel (Da Silva) 2:35 PP; SD Ortega (unassisted) 10:29; SD Escoto (unassisted) 12:29; SD Gonzalez (De Oliveira) 14:34; Penalties - SD Cerda blue card (kicking) 1:29.
3rd Qtr - TAC Gjertsen (Perera) 3:28; SD Pino (unassisted) 4:13; SD Gutierrez (unassisted) 6:19; SD Escoto (Cerda) 7:31; TAC Ramos (unassisted) 10:05; TAC Perera (Gjertsen) 14:48; Penalties - SD Pino blue card (pushing) 7:44.
4th Qtr - TAC Gjertsen (unassisted) 6:38 PP; SD Ortega (unassisted) 12:19; SD Segura (Escoto) 14:22; Penalties - SD Escoto blue card (pushing) 6:15.
Shots - San Diego 5-6-5-3 (19), Tacoma 3-4-3-5 (15)
Attendance - 2,711
The Stars next home game comes on Sunday, February 24 when they host the Dallas Sidekicks. Kickoff is set for 5:05 pm. Guarantee your seat to all the action by calling 1-844-STARS-84 or go to www.tacomastars.com.
Sunday February 24 is Washington Youth Soccer Hall of Fame Night vs Dallas. Don't miss out as some true Washington soccer legends are inducted into the Hall of Fame
Bobblehead fans rejoice! The Stars have two Bobblehead Nights on the calendar presented by Sound Credit Union. Friday March 1 is Preki Bobblehead Night and Sunday March 10 is your chance at a Danny Waltman Bobblehead. Simply purchase a 6-game pack or buy a group of 10 or more tickets and one, or both collectibles can be yours. Hurry! Supplies are limited.
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