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Team_MSOC
CBU Athletics
1
Union (TN) UU (3-4-1, 1-3-0)
2
Winner Christian Brothers CBU (4-1-2, 1-1-0)
Union (TN) UU
(3-4-1, 1-3-0)
1
Final
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Christian Brothers CBU
(4-1-2, 1-1-0)
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Union (TN) UU 1 0 1
Christian Brothers CBU 2 0 2

Game Recap: Men's Soccer | | CBU Athletics Communications

Bucs Use Strong Defense to Defeat Union

MEMPHIS - The Christian Brothers University men's soccer team held in-state rival Union to just four shots in a 2-1 win, on Friday night, at Signaigo Field. The Bucs have now won the last three contests over Union.

FINAL SCORE:
CBU  2 (4-1-2, 1-1, GSC)
UU  1 (3-4-1, 1-3, GSC)

HOW IT HAPPENED:
26' | The Bucs took the lead when Felipe Arteaga took a long pass from Paul Bobai and slotted his shot past the Union goalkeeper. 
33' | Union scored its lone goal of the match when Ostian Bowen converted a penalty kick. 
38' | Ruben Neubauer scored what proved to be the game-winner when he powered home a volley after a failed clearance by the Union defense. 
HALF | The first half belonged to the Bucs, as they outshot the visitors 12-2, while forcing a pair of saves. 
85' | CBU had one of its best chances of the half when Marco Osti had his stinging effort, from 20 yards out, saved by the Union goalkeeper. 
90' | The Bucs did not allow a shot for the final 17 minutes of the contest. 

KEY STATS | NOTEABLES
  • The Bucs outshot Union 22-4, including an 8-1 edge in shots on goal. 
  • Arteaga and Diego Capone led CBU with four shots each. 
  • The goal for Arteaga was his first of the season and the fourth of his CBU career. 
  • Neubauer leads CBU with three goals.  
UP NEXT:
The Bucs are scheduled to return to action on Sunday, Oct. 1, when they make the short trip to Delta State. Kickoff is set for 3 PM. 
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