Benedictine Mesa secured a commanding 2-0 victory over Life Pacific in a hard-fought match. The first half saw Benedictine pressing forward early, with Tholo Malebo and Gergo Varga both firing shots, though both attempts went wide. Life Pacific responded with pressure of their own, but goalkeeper Rafael Machado remained solid, making key saves in the 35th and 39th minutes. Benedictine's persistence paid off in the 35th minute when Varga scored the game's opening goal, assisted by Ryder Padgett. The Redhawks continued to dominate possession and headed into halftime with a 1-0 lead.
 
In the second half, Benedictine Mesa maintained control. Despite a few substitutions and tactical changes by Life Pacific, Benedictine's defense held firm. Goalkeeper Machado made crucial stops, and Life Pacific struggled to break through. In the 76th minute, Benedictine extended their lead with a goal from Ethan Lush, assisted by Jimmy Quintero. Although Life Pacific pushed for a comeback, Benedictine's defense, backed by Machado's solid goalkeeping, ensured the 2-0 victory. Despite a late yellow card on Pela Mahloko, Benedictine kept their composure and secured the clean sheet.
 
Key Individuals:

• Gergo Varga: 3 shots, 1 shot on goal, 1 goal
• Ethan Lush: 1 shot on goal, 1 goal
• Shiloh Perez: 2 shots, 1 shot on goal

 
Looking Ahead: The Redhawks are back on the field on Saturday, October 26^th as they take on Hope International on the road.