ABC30.com, CA
Jan 19 2007

Fresno Fuego Kept Pace with Armenian National Team-the Fuego steady
in 3-1 loss to Armenian National Team

01/17/2007 – Despite a 3-1 loss, The Fresno Fuego kept up with the
Armenian National Team who took an early 2-0 lead in the first half.
Team Armenia’s first goal came in the 20TH minute of the first half
on a penalty kick. Team Armenia Forward, Ara Hakboyan’s free kick
went into the upper right hand side of the goal, past Fresno Fuego
goalie, Nick Hammond.

Hammond gave up his second goal of the game later in the 44th minute
of the first half when Armenian forward, Galust Petrosyan’s kick
trickled in from the front of the goal to make it 2-0 Armenia.
In the second half, the Fuego scored its first goal to make it 2-1 in
the 62nd minute when Edgardo Contreras’ kick beat Armenia goalie,
Gevorg Kasparov. Later in the 86th minute of the half, Armenia
forward, Aram Hakobyan, scored the team’s final goal.

4,167 fans attended the second exhibition match ever held at
Chukchansi Park. The first exhibition match was held last July when
the Fuego hosted the Orange County Blue Stars. "It was exciting to
see the Armenian community come out and demonstrate a sense of
nationality," said Fuego Head Coach, Jaime Ramirez. "It was also nice
to see the Fuego fans come out to show their spirit and witness a
game of this caliber."

The Fuego is scheduled to host its next exhibition match Saturday,
February 24th at 7:30pm against Club Deportivo Chivas USA and against
Real Salt Lake on Saturday, March 24th at 7:30pm.

Tickets are now on sale and can be purchased by calling 320-TIXS or
online at . Tickets for the exhibitions games are
priced at $30 for club seats and $25 for premium field seats.
Reserved seats for adults are $17 and $12 for children under 12 years
old and for seniors age 55 and over.

The on-sale date of 2007 regular season tickets will be announced at
a later date. General Admission regular season tickets will be sold
at $9 for adults and $6 for kids and seniors 55 and over.