MEMPHIS - The Christian Brothers University men's soccer team opened up its season with a 3-1 victory over Harding, on Thursday night, at Signaigo Field. CBU took a 1-0 lead into halftime and added a pair in the second half to earn the win.
FINAL SCORE:
CBU 3 (1-0)
HU 1 (0-1)
HOW IT HAPPENED:
37' | After having three shots go off the post, CBU opened the scoring when
Paul Bobai headed home a pass from
Ruben Neubauer. Bobai pounced on the opportunity from Neubauer after his initial header was saved.
HALF | The Bucs outshot Harding 18-2 in the first half.
50' | Less than five minutes into the second half,
Vincenzo Giordano doubled the CBU lead when he fired home a shot from
Lucho Galizzi.
56' | Galizzi gave the Bucs a 3-0 lead when he turned and fired a shot after a cross from
Diego Capone.
57' | Harding scored its lone goal of the match less than one minute later.
67' | The visitors had a pair of chances, including one in the 67th minute, but were turned away after a pair of saves by
Jakob Morales.
KEY STATS | NOTEABLES
- The Bucs have outscored Harding 15-3 in the last four meetings.
- CBU outshot Harding 32-12.
- The Bucs are unbeated in their last four season-openers.
- The goal for Galizzi gives him 12 for his career.
- In his CBU debut, goalkeeper Jakob Morales made three saves.
- The 32 shots for CBU are tied for its most season the 2022 season-opener at Ouachita Baptist.
UP NEXT:
The Bucs are scheduled to return to action on Saturday, Sept. 2, when they host Ouachita Baptist. Kickoff is set for 3 PM.
