Arizona United Arizona United SC draw LA Galaxy II on second-half equalizer from Scott Morrison

PEORIA, Ariz. (Saturday, June 21, 2014) - Arizona United Soccer Club drew the LA Galaxy II, 1-1, at the Peoria Sports Complex on a second-half equalizer from defender Scott Morrison.

After trailing for the majority of the first half on a goal from the LA Galaxy II’s Travis Bowen in the 17th minute, Arizona United SC emerged from halftime and attacked the LA Galaxy II backline with urgency and pace.

In the 54th minute, Morrison played a diagonal ball to forward Jon Okafor who was then fouled on the edge of the box. Morrison lined up for the shot, curled the ball around the LA Galaxy II wall, and into the far post for the equalizer and his first goal of the season.

“It was nice to get one in,” said Morrison after the match. “I’ve been close this season so it was nice to see one hit the back of the net.”

The draw wrapped up an Arizona United SC three-match USL PRO homestand, in which they went 1-1-1. The draw also moved Arizona United SC up the USL PRO standings, and into sole possession of ninth place.

LA Galaxy II scored the first goal of the match when captain Rafael Garcia lofted a ball into the box form the right-wing. Jack McBean jumped in the air and back-heeled the ball into empty space near the top of the box. Bowen ran up and rifled the ball into the back of the net.

Arizona United SC and the LA Galaxy II exchanged opportunities for the remainder of the first half with neither side taking advantage. After the equalizer from Arizona United SC in the second-half, both sides fought a tough battle in the midfield. As the match approached its conclusion, LA Galaxy II started to create more chances in the final third, and a massive save by Evan Newton in the 77th minute prevented the LA Galaxy II from pulling ahead.

Arizona United SC had one final chance in the second minute of stoppage time, but a timely clearance by the LA Galaxy II defense prevented Arizona United SC from taking all three-points.

Up next for Arizona United SC is a road match against Sacramento Republic FC on Thursday, June 26, before returning home to host the Orange County Blues FC on Saturday, June 28 at 7 p.m. Tickets may be purchased at arizonaunited.com/tickets or by calling (623) 594-9606.

-Arizona United Soccer Club Match Report-

Match: Arizona United Soccer Club vs. LA Galaxy II

Date: Saturday, June 21, 2014

Competition: USL PRO

Venue: Peoria Sports Complex

Kickoff: 7:00 PM PDT

Weather: Clear, and 90 degrees

Scoring Summary 1 2 F Arizona United Soccer Club 0 1 1 LA Galaxy II 1 0 1

Scoring Summary:

LA – Travis Bowen (assist: Jack McBean) – 17th minute

AZ – Scott Morrison – 54th minute

Misconduct Summary:

AZ – Daniel Antúnez (Yellow) –74th minute

AZ – London Woodberry (Yellow) –88th minute

Saves Corners Fouls Offsides Shots AZU 5 5 16 9 8 LA 0 5 15 6 11

Lineups:

Arizona UnitedSC: Evan Newton, Widner Saint-Cyr, London Woodberry, Daniel Antúnez, Scott Morrison, Joey Dillon, Matt Kassel, Jonathan Top (Brad Stisser – 78), Jon Okafor, Bradlee Baladez (Paolo DelPiccolo – 83), Benji Lopez (Kadeem Dacres – 59)

Did not play: Jacole Turner, Tyler Ruthven, Joseph Toby, Brandon Swartzendruber

LA Galaxy: Cody Laurendi, Oscar Sorto, Daniel Steres, Bradley Diallo, Logan Emory, Raul Mendiola, Dragan Stojkov (Laurent Courtois – 64), Rafael Garcia, Bradford Jamieson (Aleksandar Djokovic – 83), Jack McBean, Travis Bowen (Charlie Rugg – 64)

Did not play: Alejandro Covarrubias, Joe Franco, Kyle Venter, Nick Shackelford