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.