Saturday, September 3
Mt. Pleasant, S.C.
1 PM
College of Charleston
1-1-1, 1-0-0
2
vs
0
Delaware
1-2-0, 0-1-0
1
2
F
Delaware
0
0
0
Col. of Charleston
1
1
2
Cougars Open CAA Play with Shutout of Delaware
9/3/2022 5:14:00 PM | Men's Soccer
MT. PLEASANT, S.C. – College of Charleston earned its first win of the season in impressive style on Saturday with a 2-0 victory over Delaware at Ralph Lundy Field at Patriots Point in the CAA opener for both teams.
The Cougars (1-1-1) went in front in the 23rd minute when Chris Elliott scored his second goal of the young season, tucking a shot into the top center off an assist by Kane Ritchie.
It stayed that way until the early moments of the second half. In the 50th minute, Leonardo D'Ambrosio created a scoring opportunity but was denied by Alvin Halley, who pulled him down hard in the box. Halley was sent off with a red card, and D'Ambrosio converted the ensuing penalty kick for a 2-0 lead.
The Charleston defense was stellar throughout, allowing only seven shots and five on goal. Freshman Olly Marshall stopped all five and earned his first career win. Iker Carew had a team-high three of the Cougars' 12 shots.
"I am happy with the way the boys played," said head coach Keith Wiggans. "There were some other opportunities I wish we took advantage of, but at the end of the day we got a clean sheet and three points. It was a good way to start conference play."
The Cougars are off until next Saturday when they play at UNCW in another CAA contest. Charleston returns home on September 17 against Monmouth.
The Cougars (1-1-1) went in front in the 23rd minute when Chris Elliott scored his second goal of the young season, tucking a shot into the top center off an assist by Kane Ritchie.
It stayed that way until the early moments of the second half. In the 50th minute, Leonardo D'Ambrosio created a scoring opportunity but was denied by Alvin Halley, who pulled him down hard in the box. Halley was sent off with a red card, and D'Ambrosio converted the ensuing penalty kick for a 2-0 lead.
The Charleston defense was stellar throughout, allowing only seven shots and five on goal. Freshman Olly Marshall stopped all five and earned his first career win. Iker Carew had a team-high three of the Cougars' 12 shots.
"I am happy with the way the boys played," said head coach Keith Wiggans. "There were some other opportunities I wish we took advantage of, but at the end of the day we got a clean sheet and three points. It was a good way to start conference play."
The Cougars are off until next Saturday when they play at UNCW in another CAA contest. Charleston returns home on September 17 against Monmouth.
Team Stats
DEL
COFCM
Goals
0
2
Shots
7
12
Shots on Goal
5
6
Saves
4
5
Corners
4
2
Fouls
15
13
Scoring Plays
Elliott, Chris (2)
Assisted By: Ritchie, Kane
GOAL by COFCM Elliott, Chris (FIRST GOAL), Assist by Ritchie, Kane, goal number 2 for season.
22:17
D'Ambrosio, Leonardo (1)
COFCM D'Ambrosio, Leonardo PENALTY KICK GOAL.
49:22
Game Leaders
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
fwd
Shots
3
SOG
3
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
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