Saints Win 2-0 against Oakland City
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Oakland City
(3-2-1)
|
0 | 0 | 0 |
|
Holy Cross
(3-3-1)
|
1 | 1 | 2 |
Oakland City
| Game Statistics | Oakland City | Holy Cross |
|---|---|---|
| Shots (on goal) | 4 (2) | 8 (3) |
| Saves | 1 | 2 |
| Fouls | 8 | 11 |
| Corner Kicks | 2 | 2 |
| Offsides | 1 | 2 |
The Holy Cross College men's soccer team returned to the pitch on Saturday, hosting the Mighty Oaks of Oakland City. After Juan Perez scored a quick goal in the second minute, Holy Cross set the tone for the rest of the match, which ended with a 2-0 victory. Anthony Panayiotou assisted Perez on the early goal, while Cesar Vela added another in the 72nd minute, his first of the season, with an assist from Kai Lulic. Sebastian Grimm also had a notable clean sheet for the Saints; his quick distributions and impressive saves showcased his high-quality skills as a goalkeeper. Overall, it was a thrilling match from both teams.
COACH COMMENTS
"Oakland City is a very talented team, so getting the result against them is very encouraging. What stands out the most for me is us keeping the clean sheet. We've been stressing the urgency to keep the ball out of the net and to enjoy it just as much as we enjoy scoring. All of this starts in training, and I feel our guys are starting to create that same environment that translates to the game. We enjoyed the win, but we must turn our attention to a very good St. Francis team who will be very dynamic in their attack." - Omar Gallo
NEXT TIME OUT:
The Saints return to play on Tuesday September 17th when they take on Saint Francis (Fort Wayne) on the road. Kickoff set for 8:30pm.
The Holy Cross College Saints compete in eight intercollegiate sports for men and women. Holy Cross has produced 205 Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference All-Academic Team honors and 108 All-Conference members, and seven NAIA All-Americans. Founded in 1966, Holy Cross College is a Catholic, residential, coed, four-year institution of higher learning, offering an applied liberal arts curriculum. The mission of Holy Cross College is to educate and form global citizens with the competence to see and the courage to act.