Jordan Seech, Ricky Mendoza
0
Academy of Art Univ AAU-MS (0-2-1)
5
Winner SF State SFSU (3-1)
Academy of Art Univ AAU-MS
(0-2-1)
0
Final
5
SF State SFSU
(3-1)
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Academy of Art Univ AAU-MS 0 0 0
SF State SFSU 1 4 5

Game Recap: Men's Soccer |

Seech, Mendoza Named All-Tourney After Loss

SAN FRANCISCO – It has been a well-documented rivalry: that of Academy of Art (0-2-1) and SF State (0-3-1) men's soccer. In 2015, the Urban Knights came away with a thrilling 1-0 win in overtime during the Kezar Classic. Saturday was the gators' turn for glory, defeating ART U 5-0 in the finale of the Golden Gate Classic.
 
SFSU scored in the early goings on a well-placed cross into the box that sophomore goalkeeper Kevin Mendez was unable to reach. After adding another goal in the 51st minute, the gators tacked on three more in a span of just over five minutes. Art U had a pair of chances in the final moments of the first half by a two freshmen: Isiah Quiros and Philippe Zamignani. Zamignani's header was the closer of the two, hit just outside of the goal, but SF State's keeper was able to thwart the opportunity.


 
Academy of Art finished the tournament 0-1-1, but had several strong performances including sophomore midfielder Jordan Seech and senior defender Ricardo "Ricky" Mendoza. who were named to the Golden Gate Classic All-Tournament Team. Mendoza was a valuable part of ART U's mid and backfield, tirelessly attacking the ball and creating opportunities for the offense to score. Seech was responsible for both of the Urban Knights' goals in their come-from-behind, double overtime tie against Stanislaus State on Thursday and played all 110 minutes. It was the sophomore's first career two-goal match.
 
2016 Golden Gate Classic All-Tournament Team
Position Name School
GK Emmanuel Jimenez SF State
D Desmond Madrigal Stanislaus State
D Aydan Bowers SF State
D Matthew Waldron Stanislaus State
D Ricardo "Ricky" Mendoza Academy of Art
M Manny Villegas Stanislaus State
M Bryan Bravo Holy Names
M Jordan Seech Academy of Art
F Ranier Plantinos** SF State
F Josiah Romero Holy Names
F Richard Leon SF State
 
** Tournament MVP
 
ART U will rest on Sunday, but are back in action on Monday at Beach Chalet when they face off with Cal State Monterey Bay. The Knights' second-to-last non-conference matchup will kick off at 1:00 p.m.
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