MEMPHIS - The Christian Brothers University men's soccer team scored three first half goals in a 3-0 win over Central Baptist, on Friday night at Signaigo Field. The contest was the final non-conference tuneup for the Bucs this season.
FINAL SCORE:
CBU 3 (3-0-2)
CBC 0 (0-2)
HOW IT HAPPENED:
30' | CBUhad its best chance of the contest when
Daiki Ebihara earned a penalty kick after being pulled down in the box. The contest remained scoreless, as
Elias Muren sent his spot kick wide to the left.
31' | Less than a minute after missing the penalty kick, Muren delivered a long-range strike into the corner to give the Bucs a 1-0 lead.
38' | The Bucs added to their lead after
Roberto Lagoa took a pass from
Manny Morales and saw his shot from the top of the box find the right side of the goal.
44' | CBU scored what proved to be the final goal of the contest when Morales dribbled into the box, beat a defender, and fired a shot past the goalkeeper.
HALF | The Bucs outshot the visitors 10-2 in the opening half.
90' | CBU outshot the Mustangs 11-1 in the final 45 minutes.
KEY STATS | NOTEABLES
- The Bucs finished with a 21-3 edge in shots and did not allow a shot on goal. CBU had seven shots on target.
- The goal for Muren was the first of his CBU career.
- Muren led CBU with six shots.
- The goals for Lagoa and Morales were also their first at CBU.
UP NEXT:
The Bucs are scheduled to return to action on Friday, Sept. 22 when they host Mississippi College to open Gulf South Conference play. Kickoff is set for 7:30 PM.
