University of Memphis Athletics
Saturday, September 24
Memphis, Tenn.
7 p.m.
University of Memphis
5-1-1, 2-0-0
3
vs
2
UCF
4-2-0, 1-1-0
1
2
F
UCF
0
2
2
Memphis
1
2
3
Photo by: Matthew A. Smith
Tigers Hold on For Win Over #23 UCF
Sep 24, 2022 | Men's Soccer
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – An almost 65-minute lighting delay would not hinder the Tigers play tonight as they collected a top-25 win with the 3-2 victory over #23 UCF.
After today's game, Memphis moves to 5-1-1 for the season and 2-0 in American Athletic Conference play.
KEY MOMENTS
NOTABLES
UP NEXT
How to follow the Tigers: For complete information on Memphis Tigers Soccer, visit www.GoTigersGo.com and follow the team's social media channels on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
After today's game, Memphis moves to 5-1-1 for the season and 2-0 in American Athletic Conference play.
KEY MOMENTS
- Cesar Sancho got the ball rolling early for Memphis, putting the Tigers up 1-0 after a corner kick in the 7' of the match.
- The Tigers would get an insurance goal from Emanuel Santos in the 51' off a breakaway with Lineker Rodrigues dos Santos.
- After UCF netted two goals to tie the match, Alberto Cruz would get the game-winning goal off a penalty kick in the 71' to give Memphis the 3-2 win.
NOTABLES
- UCF outshot Memphis 20-6 with half of the Tigers' shots being goals.
- Colin Welsh picked up his fifth win of the season while making four saves.
- This is the first top-25 win for the program since last season when Memphis took down then #10 SMU.
UP NEXT
- Memphis will hit the road next week to take on SIUE on Tuesday night and Florida International on Friday evening.
- The Tigers will return home on Wednesday, October 5 when they host Charlotte. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. at the Track & Soccer Complex.
How to follow the Tigers: For complete information on Memphis Tigers Soccer, visit www.GoTigersGo.com and follow the team's social media channels on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
Team Stats
UCF
UM
Goals
2
3
Shots
20
6
Shots on Goal
6
3
Saves
0
4
Corners
13
2
Fouls
6
8
Scoring Plays
Cesar Sancho (1)
Assisted By: Hayden Anderson
GOAL by UM Sancho, Cesar Assist by Anderson, Hayden.
06:40
Emanuel Santos (2)
Assisted By: Lineker Rodrigues dos Santos
GOAL by UM Santos, Emanuel Assist by Rodrigues dos Santos, Lineker.
50:51
Lucca Dourado (5)
UCF Lucca Dourado PENALTY KICK GOAL.
53:21
Anderson Rosa (1)
Assisted By: AJ Seals
GOAL by UCF Rosa, Anderson Assist by Seals, AJ.
62:43
Alberto Cruz (3)
UM Alberto Cruz PENALTY KICK GOAL.
70:55
Game Leaders
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
0
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
Players Mentioned
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