Friday, September 8
Omaha, Neb.
7:30 PM
Creighton University
3-2-0
2
vs
0
South Florida
1-3-0
1
2
F
South Florida
0
0
0
Creighton
0
2
2
Photo by: Steve Branscombe
Men's Soccer Shuts Out South Florida During Socctoberfest
9/8/2017 10:21:00 PM | Men's Soccer
Creighton improved to 6-0 during Socctoberfest matches
OMAHA, Neb. -- The Creighton men's soccer team defeated South Florida 2-0 during Friday night's Socctoberfest at Morrison Stadium.
The Bluejays improved to 3-2-0, while the Bulls fell to 1-3-0.
Creighton is now a perfect 6-0 during Socctoberfest matches which have been played annually since 2012.
After an evenly played first half, the Bluejays broke through for a pair of goals during the final 45 minutes in front of a crowd of 3,889.Â
Luke Haakenson scored his second goal of the season during the 62nd minute. Joel Rydstrand sent a long pass down the left side of the pitch where Haakenson recovered the ball just outside the 18-yard box. Haakenson ran past a USF defender before sending the ball into the back of the net to make it 1-0. Rydstrand recorded his team-leading third assist of the season on the play.
The Bluejays extended their lead with a goal during the 82nd minute. Freshman Kuba Polat scored his first collegiate goal to give Creighton a 2-0 edge. Noah Franke crossed a ball from the right side of the 18-yard box towards the front of the goal inside the six-yard box where Polat connected to send the ball past the Bulls' goalkeeper.
Creighton and South Florida each managed only two shots during the first half, and the Bulls held a 2-1 advantage in corner kicks. The Bluejays did not record a shot on goal during the opening 45 minutes, while both of USF's chances were stopped by Creighton goalkeeper Michael Kluver.
Kluver ended the match with a pair of saves to record his second shutout of the season.
Creighton held a slight 7-6 edge in shots, while South Florida owned a 4-2 advantage in corner kicks at the end of 90 minutes.
Bryce Gibson earned his first career start on Friday and played a career-high 68 minutes.Â
The Bluejays return to action and will open BIG EAST conference play on Sept. 16. Creighton is scheduled to play Butler at noon Central in Indianapolis, Indiana.Â
The Bluejays improved to 3-2-0, while the Bulls fell to 1-3-0.
Creighton is now a perfect 6-0 during Socctoberfest matches which have been played annually since 2012.
After an evenly played first half, the Bluejays broke through for a pair of goals during the final 45 minutes in front of a crowd of 3,889.Â
Luke Haakenson scored his second goal of the season during the 62nd minute. Joel Rydstrand sent a long pass down the left side of the pitch where Haakenson recovered the ball just outside the 18-yard box. Haakenson ran past a USF defender before sending the ball into the back of the net to make it 1-0. Rydstrand recorded his team-leading third assist of the season on the play.
The Bluejays extended their lead with a goal during the 82nd minute. Freshman Kuba Polat scored his first collegiate goal to give Creighton a 2-0 edge. Noah Franke crossed a ball from the right side of the 18-yard box towards the front of the goal inside the six-yard box where Polat connected to send the ball past the Bulls' goalkeeper.
Creighton and South Florida each managed only two shots during the first half, and the Bulls held a 2-1 advantage in corner kicks. The Bluejays did not record a shot on goal during the opening 45 minutes, while both of USF's chances were stopped by Creighton goalkeeper Michael Kluver.
Kluver ended the match with a pair of saves to record his second shutout of the season.
Creighton held a slight 7-6 edge in shots, while South Florida owned a 4-2 advantage in corner kicks at the end of 90 minutes.
Bryce Gibson earned his first career start on Friday and played a career-high 68 minutes.Â
The Bluejays return to action and will open BIG EAST conference play on Sept. 16. Creighton is scheduled to play Butler at noon Central in Indianapolis, Indiana.Â
Team Stats
USF
CU
Goals
0
2
Shots
6
7
Shots on Goal
2
3
Saves
1
2
Corners
4
2
Fouls
9
9
Scoring Plays
HAAKENSON, Luke (2)
Assisted By: RYDSTRAND, Joel
Through ball from Rydstrand to Haakenson
61:35
POLAT, Kuba (1)
Assisted By: FRANKE, Noah
Cross from the right-side of the 6-yard
81:53
Game Leaders
Players
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
0
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
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