MEMPHIS - The Christian Brothers University men's soccer team shutout No. 6 ranked Auburn Montgomery 2-0, on Friday night, at Signaigo Field.
The loss was the first of the season for the visiting Warhawks, who entered the game in first place in the Gulf South Conference Standings.
FINAL SCORE:
CBU 2 (6-3-4, 3-3-2, GSC)
No. 6 AUM 0 (6-1-5, 6-1-2, GSC)
HOW IT HAPPENED:
35' | The teams combined for just four shots in the first 34 minutes of the contest.
36' | CBU took a 1-0 lead after it took advantage of a turnover in the midfield, and
Diego Capone slipped a pass to
Marco Osti, who rifled home a shot from the top of the box.
HALF | The Bucs finished the opening half with a 6-4 advantage in shots.
49' | CBU added to its lead when
Gio Bernardini placed long pass over the top of the defense, that was then chipped into the goal from long-range by
Felipe Arteaga.
90' | The Bucs allowed five shots the rest of the way, three of which were saved by Klink.
KEY STATS | NOTEABLES
- The two goals allowed by AUM are a season-high.
- CBU is now unbeaten in its last three against the Warhawks.
- This marks the first win, for CBU, against ranked opponent, since it knocked off No. 25 Maryville on Sept. 1, 2022.
- Arteaga has scored in three straight games. His four goals lead the team.
- Osti has scored in back-to-back matches.
- Max Klink finished with five saves.
- The shutout is the first for the Bucs in their last seven matches.
- The Bucs had a 17-10 advantage in shots, including 8-5 in shots on goal.
UP NEXT:
The Bucs are scheduled to action on Sunday, Oct. 22 when they host Montevallo for Senior Day. Kickoff is set for 3:30 PM.
