Tampa Drops Rowdies Cup to USF
Juancho Fernandez accounted for the Spartans goal.
Final | 1 | 2 | T |
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South Florida (0-0) | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Tampa (0-0) | 0 | 1 | 1 |
TAMPA, Fla. - The University of Tampa fought back against the University of South Florida but ultimately fell 3-1 to the cross-town rival in the 2018 Rowdies Cup.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
Final: USF 3, UT 1
Location: Pepin Stadium || Tampa, Fla.
All-time series: USF 21-9-3
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HOW IT HAPPENED:
1st: USF kicked off the scoring in the 23rd minute as Stephen Rudderham ripped a shot from just inside the box. His goal came from the right side of the box and Jake Richards was able to get a hand on the ball, however it trickled off the post and into the net.
2nd: Less than a minute into the second half, Rudderham put another one past Richards on a laser from just inside the 18 yard box. In the 59th minute, Juancho Fernandez scored on a wonderful strike across the keeper's face into the left corner of the netting. The Bulls were able to extend the lead to 3-1 following a penalty kick on a foul by Joey Bajza. USF gave the opportunity to Rudderham who capped off his hat trick.
INSIDE THE STATS:
- UT goalkeeper Richards made four saves on seven shots on goal.
- Fernandez led the team with four shots, one on net which represented the Spartans goal.
- Eight starters for UT played the full 90 minutes following Thursday's suspended match.
- UT held a 5-3 advantage in corner kicks.
- Both USF assists came via Tomasz Skublak.
UP NEXT: The Spartans will begin the regular season against West Florida on Friday, August 31 at Pepin Stadium, kickoff at 7 p.m.
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Team Stats
South Florida
Game Statistics | South Florida | Tampa |
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Shots (on goal) | 16 (7) | 13 (3) |
Saves | 2 | 4 |
Fouls | 7 | 8 |
Corner Kicks | 3 | 5 |
Offsides | 2 | 4 |