LAKEWOOD RANCH, FLORIDA (Tuesday, July 20th, 2021) -- Playing in their third US Youth Soccer National Championships, Tuzos 02 Boys jumped out to a hot start with a impressive 3-2 win over Solar Chelsea on Tuesday morning. 

Carlos Mendoza
Carlos Sagaste
Carlos Nunez 

• Watch Tuzos take on St. Louis Scott Gallagher on Tuesday morning at 7:00AM Arizona time. 

Trailing in the first half, Tuzos' Carlos Mendoza pounced on a lose ball and hammered home the equalizing goal. 

Opening goal from @TuzosPhoenix 02 Boys as they enter half level at 1-1 in their opening match @usysncs. #foritall pic.twitter.com/MGrQMYN5uX

— Arizona Soccer Association (@AZSoccerAssoc) July 20, 2021

In the second half, a Tuzos Carlos Sagaste slipped through the backline for the go-ahead goal and a third goal was added by Carlos Nunez complete the scoring on the day for Tuzos.

Go-ahead goal for @TuzosPhoenix 02 Boys as they take the 2-1 lead at @usysncs. #foritall pic.twitter.com/aIZmDlgGUb

— Arizona Soccer Association (@AZSoccerAssoc) July 20, 2021

Tuzos now face St. Louis Scott Gallagher in a pivotal second group stage match. With a win, Tuzos can book their semifinals spot. The match will be broadcast live at 7:00AM Arizona time - watch here.