Box Score
The Basics
Score: Memphis 3 - Oral Roberts 0
Records: Memphis (7-4-2), ORU (4-6-2)
Location: Case Soccer Complex - Tulsa,
Okla.
TULSA, Okla. - Memphis forward Hector Cantele
recorded a hat trick on Wednesday as the Oral Roberts University
men's soccer fell to the Tigers 3-0 at the Case Soccer Complex.
ORU dropped to 4-6-2 on the season, while Memphis improved to
7-4-2. The Golden Eagles have failed to net a goal in their
previous four matches.
Cantele started the scoring in the 25th minute as
Fakhry Khulfan collected a loose ball near the endline, and sent
the ball into the center of the box for the Cantele finish. Two
minutes later, Cantele got a head on the ball following a free kick
taken by Raul Gonzalez to quickly extend the lead to 2-0.
In the 47th minute of play, Cantele completed the hat
trick, breaking away from the Golden Eagles defense for a
one-on-one goal to make it 3-0.
Turning Point
Hector Cantele netted his first of three goals in the
25th minute to give Memphis a 1-0 lead.
Inside the Box Score
- Freshman Corey
Cantor led the Golden Eagles with four shots, two of which were
put on goal.
- Johnny
Chavez, Gerardo
Salas, Casey
Cantor and Juan Diego
Padilla each had one shot on goal.
- Ben
LaCourse (4-6-2) played the first half, allowing two goals and
recording two saves.
- Isaac
Sandoval started the second half between the posts, allowing
one goal and pulling in four saves.
- Hector Cantele had three goals, while Raul Gonzalez took two
shots on goal and earned an assist.
- Cody Uzcategui (7-4-2) earned the win between the post with
five saves in 75 minutes.
News and Notes
- Memphis leads the all-time series, 8-2.
- ORU's best opportunity was when the Golden Eagles were awarded
a penalty kick in the 50th minute, but Gerardo
Salas' attempt was blocked by Cody Uzcategui.
Up Next
ORU returns to Summit League play on Saturday as the Golden
Eagles host IUPUI at 7 p.m. at the Case Soccer Complex.
For more information and updates on ORU men's soccer, following
@ORUMensSoccer
on Twitter or go to ORUAthletics.com.
