Saturday, November 26
Tulsa, OK
6:00 PM
Creighton University
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Photo by: Creighton Athletics
Bluejay Men's Soccer is ELITE, Creighton Bests Tulsa 2-1 to Advance to NCAA Quarterfinals
11/26/2022 9:21:00 PM | Men's Soccer
Tulsa, Okla. --Â For the third consecutive match in the NCAA Tournament the Creighton Men's Soccer team delivered the game-winning goal in the final ten minutes of regulation, besting Tulsa 2-1 on Saturday, November 26 to advance to the Elite Eight.
The win pushed Creighton to 12-4-6 on the season, including six consecutive victories. Tulsa, meanwhile, saw its season end with a record of 10-5-2.
The Golden Hurricane seized a 1-0 lead in the 23rd minute (22:14) as Alex Meinhard sent in his 10th goal of the season. Sergio Baena set the play in motion with a centering pass to Meinhard who beat Bluejay goalkeeper Paul Kruse to the right.
Throughout the remainder of the opening stanza the Bluejay defense stiffened to keep it a 1-0 contest at the half. Once the two teams returned to the pitch the momentum shifted to Creighton's sideline.
In the 54th minute (53:20) sophomore Mark O'Neill headed home a corner service from sophomore Giorgio Probo to knot the match at 1-1.
Late in the game it was junior Duncan McGuire's fierce burst to a ball deep in the box that drew a penalty kick for Creighton. Probo stepped forward with 87:45 showing on the clock to blast home the penalty kick, giving the Bluejays a 2-1 edge.
The Bluejays ran out the final 135 seconds without a significant threat by Tulsa, earning Creighton's first trip to the Elite Eight since 2015.
Creighton closed the match with a 12-11 shot advantage, including an 8-4 edge in the second half.
Creighton moves on to play the winner of the Duke/FIU match which will be played on Sunday, November 27 at 12:00 p.m. (CT). Creighton will travel to face the advancing squad in another road game on either December 2 or 3.
The win pushed Creighton to 12-4-6 on the season, including six consecutive victories. Tulsa, meanwhile, saw its season end with a record of 10-5-2.
The Golden Hurricane seized a 1-0 lead in the 23rd minute (22:14) as Alex Meinhard sent in his 10th goal of the season. Sergio Baena set the play in motion with a centering pass to Meinhard who beat Bluejay goalkeeper Paul Kruse to the right.
Throughout the remainder of the opening stanza the Bluejay defense stiffened to keep it a 1-0 contest at the half. Once the two teams returned to the pitch the momentum shifted to Creighton's sideline.
In the 54th minute (53:20) sophomore Mark O'Neill headed home a corner service from sophomore Giorgio Probo to knot the match at 1-1.
Late in the game it was junior Duncan McGuire's fierce burst to a ball deep in the box that drew a penalty kick for Creighton. Probo stepped forward with 87:45 showing on the clock to blast home the penalty kick, giving the Bluejays a 2-1 edge.
The Bluejays ran out the final 135 seconds without a significant threat by Tulsa, earning Creighton's first trip to the Elite Eight since 2015.
Creighton closed the match with a 12-11 shot advantage, including an 8-4 edge in the second half.
Creighton moves on to play the winner of the Duke/FIU match which will be played on Sunday, November 27 at 12:00 p.m. (CT). Creighton will travel to face the advancing squad in another road game on either December 2 or 3.
Team Stats
CRE
TLS
Goals
2
1
Shots
12
11
Shots on Goal
8
5
Saves
3
5
Corners
4
3
Fouls
11
9
Scoring Plays
Alex Meinhard (10)
Assisted By: Sergio Baena
GOAL by TLS Meinhard, Alex Assist by Baena, Sergio.
22:14
Mark O'Neill (4)
Assisted By: Giorgio Probo
GOAL by CRE O'Neill, Mark Assist by Probo, Giorgio.
53:20
Giorgio Probo (4)
CRE Giorgio Probo PENALTY KICK GOAL.
87:45
Game Leaders
Players
Shots
5
SOG
4
Goals
1
Assists
1
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
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