Hannibal, MO - The Hannibal-LaGrange Men's Soccer Team kicked off the 2023 campaign with a home match on Saturday, August 26. The two teams struggled to gain the advantage on a sloppy, wet field. The Trojans pulled ahead in the 44th minute with a goal by Jorge Galindo and never looked back, winning by a score of 1-0.
MATCH VITALS
· Score: Hannibal-LaGrange def. Oakland City University 1-0
· Records: Hannibal-LaGrange (1-0) | Oakland City University (0-2)
· Location: Blackwell Field| Hannibal-LaGrange University| Hannibal, MO
SCORING SUMMARY
INSIDE THE BOXSCORE
- Trojan goalkeeper, Alexander Robles, finished the match with a clean sheet tallying three saves.
- There were five yellow cards handed out, three to the Mighty Oaks and two to HLGU.
THOUGHTS FROM COACH ALMEIDA
- "Proud of the guys and their effort today. The conditions were rough and it was the first collegiate game for many of our players. They showed a lot of potential throughout. We have several areas to improve on but I am excited for the future with this group."
