University of Memphis Athletics
Friday, August 26
Birmingham, Ala.
4 p.m.
University of Memphis
1-0-0, 0-0-0
5
vs
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Queens
0-1-0, 0-0-0
1
2
F
Queens (NC)
0
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Memphis
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5
Photo by: Matthew A. Smith
Five Different Tigers Score in Season Opening Shutout
Aug 26, 2022 | Men's Soccer
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The Tigers flexed their muscles today as they secured a 5-0 win over Queens University in their season-opening match.
After today's game, Memphis moves to 1-0 for the season.
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 1-0 for the season.
KEY MOMENTS
- Hayden Anderson netted the first goal of the season in the 19' off a rebounded shot that Queens goalkeeper, Javier Cuervo, saved initially.
- Memphis got another goal in the opening half when Anderson found Lineker Rodrigues dos Santos to make it a 2-0 Tigers advantage.
- The Tigers would get one more goal before the break when Marcus Larikka found Jovan Prado to connect with Memphis' third goal of the game.
- Emanuel Santos and Alberto Cruz rounded out scoring for the Tigers when they both found the back of the net in the 53' and 78', respectively.
NOTABLES
- Colin Welsh got the start today with 78 minutes of work and three saves recorded while Max Kaplan got his first taste of collegiate action with just over 11 minutes of action.
- Memphis outshot Queens 17-6 with 12 of their shots being on-goal.
- This is the first season-opening win for the Tigers since the 2019 season.
UP NEXT
- The Tigers will be back in action on Sunday morning when they take on the Cougars of College of Charleston. Coverage of the game can be found on GoTigersGo.com.
- Memphis will be back in the Bluff City on Thursday, September 1 when they host Xavier in their home opener. Kick-off 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
QUEENS
MEM
Goals
0
5
Shots
6
17
Shots on Goal
3
12
Saves
7
3
Corners
4
6
Fouls
6
13
Scoring Plays
Hayden Anderson (1)
GOAL by MEM Anderson, Hayden.
19:06
Lineker Rodrigues dos Santos (1)
Assisted By: Hayden Anderson
GOAL by MEM Rodrigues dos Santos, Lineker Assist by Anderson, Hayden.
37:41
Jovan Prado (1)
Assisted By: Marcus Larikka
GOAL by MEM Prado, Jovan Assist by Larikka, Marcus.
44:05
Emanuel Santos (1)
GOAL by MEM Santos, Emanuel.
53:29
Alberto Cruz (1)
Assisted By: Jose Ojeda
GOAL by MEM Cruz, Alberto Assist by Ojeda, Jose.
78:23
Game Leaders
Players
Shots
4
SOG
3
Goals
1
Assists
1
Shots
4
SOG
3
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
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