No. 2 Clemson improved to 3-0 with a one-goal win over No. 8 Creighton on Friday.
CLEMSON, S.C. - The No. 2 Clemson men's soccer team played its second of its three-match home slate, resulting in a 1-0 win over No. 8 Creighton on Friday night at Historic Riggs Field. Junior Oliver Shannon's lone goal was enough to lead the Tigers.
In just the first minute of play, junior Oliver Shannon found himself behind Creighton's back four from a through ball played by senior Iman Mafi beyond midfield, leading to an early goal from six yards out for the Tigers and his first goal of the season. Creighton looked to counter attack, but the Clemson defense held strong. Sophomore Ximo Miralles had a spectacular save on Creighton's only quality chance of the first half, leading the Tigers to a 1-0 lead heading into the half.
1' | GOALLLL! #Clemson goes up early with a goal in the bottom right by Ollie from six yards out, assisted by Iman! pic.twitter.com/EteHdTI1u9
— Clemson Men's Soccer (@ClemsonMSoccer) September 2, 2016
In the second half, both teams had their fair share of opportunities with both teams hitting the woodwork. Miralles was tested, pushing shots high and wide to keep the score at 1-0 for the Tigers. As play continued, the possession went back and forth between the two sides heading into the final ten minutes of the match. With three minutes left to play, Campos had the opportunity to put the game away, but Creighton's goalkeeper made a great save after the ball went between his legs. The Clemson defense held strong and helped propel the Tigers to a 1-0 win over No. 8 Creighton.
In the match, Clemson and Creighton both had ten shots, and the Tigers had a total of six shots on target. Miralles played the full 90 minutes, recording his second win of the 2016 campaign and his first career shutout as a Clemson Tiger.
FT' | #Clemson takes down No. 8 Creighton!!! The Tigers improve to 3-0 on the season! #Relentless #ClemsonUnited
— Clemson Men's Soccer (@ClemsonMSoccer) September 3, 2016
