Thursday, August 22
Louisville, Ky.
5:00 PM
University of Louisville
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Jacksonville
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Photo by: Chris Carter | Louisville Athletics
Cardinals Down Jacksonville 2-0 in Season Opener
August 22, 2024 | Men's Soccer
Josh Jones and Gage Guerra tallied first-half goals in the win.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The 24th-ranked University of Louisville men's soccer team opened up the 2024 season with a 2-0 victory over Jacksonville on Thursday at Dr. Mark & Cindy Lynn Stadium.
Josh Jones and Gage Guerra notched first-half goals, while Harvey Sellers recorded his first clean sheet in a Louisville uniform.
Both sides spent the early stages of Thursday's match feeling the other out, with just five shots taken through the first 30 minutes.
However, the Cardinals quickly broke through for a pair of goals in a 61-second span late in the first half.
Jones tallied the first Louisville goal of the season in the 39th minute, heading home a cross from Noah De Blasis to break the scoreless contest.
One minute later, Sander Roed fired a shot toward the net that was deflected. However, the deflection landed at the feet of Guerra who slotted it into the back of the net to double the advantage.
Louisville's defense took care of the rest. The Cardinals allowed eight shots on the night, just two of which were on target. Sellers saved both shots at the net and earned the shutout in his Louisville debut.
The Cardinals had a 12-8 edge in shots and 6-5 in corner kicks.
Louisville will head on the road for its second match of the season, taking on Tulsa next Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET.
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Josh Jones and Gage Guerra notched first-half goals, while Harvey Sellers recorded his first clean sheet in a Louisville uniform.
Both sides spent the early stages of Thursday's match feeling the other out, with just five shots taken through the first 30 minutes.
However, the Cardinals quickly broke through for a pair of goals in a 61-second span late in the first half.
Jones tallied the first Louisville goal of the season in the 39th minute, heading home a cross from Noah De Blasis to break the scoreless contest.
One minute later, Sander Roed fired a shot toward the net that was deflected. However, the deflection landed at the feet of Guerra who slotted it into the back of the net to double the advantage.
Louisville's defense took care of the rest. The Cardinals allowed eight shots on the night, just two of which were on target. Sellers saved both shots at the net and earned the shutout in his Louisville debut.
The Cardinals had a 12-8 edge in shots and 6-5 in corner kicks.
Louisville will head on the road for its second match of the season, taking on Tulsa next Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET.
FOLLOW LOUISVILLE MEN'S SOCCER ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Fans can follow Louisville men's soccer on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram at @LouisvilleMSOC.
Team Stats
JAX
LOU
Goals
0
2
Shots
8
12
Shots on Goal
2
6
Saves
4
2
Corners
5
6
Fouls
11
12
Scoring Plays
Josh Jones (1)
Assisted By: Noah De Blasis
GOAL by LOU Jones, Josh Assist by De Blasis, Noah.
38:16
Gage Guerra (1)
Assisted By: Sander Roed
GOAL by LOU Guerra, Gage Assist by Roed, Sander.
39:17
Game Leaders
Players
fwd
Shots
3
SOG
2
Goals
1
Assists
0
def
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
0
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
Players Mentioned
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