It was a perfect night for soccer at the UC Soccer Complex as the Cumberlands Patriots defended their home turf with a dominant doubleheader sweep over rival Campbellsville. Both the men’s and women’s teams pitched shutouts, combining for five goals while completely suffocating the Tigers’ offenses all evening.

Women’s Team Erupts in 4-0 Offensive Showcase

The Patriots women’s team put on an offensive clinic from the opening whistle, dismantling the Tigers in a 4-0 rout. The story of the night was the unstoppable duo of Nicole Araujo and Abigail Little, who had a hand in every single goal in a breathtaking performance.

The scoring started early, as Abigail Little found the back of the net in just the 10th minute off assists from Alba Ramirez and Araujo. Just over ten minutes later, Nicole Araujo scored a goal of her own to give the Patriots a commanding 2-0 lead heading into halftime.

The second half was more of the same dominant display. The duo struck again just three minutes into the period, with Little setting up Araujo for her second goal of the night. They capped off their incredible performance in the 57th minute when Araujo assisted Little for her second goal, sealing the 4-0 victory. The Patriots dominated every phase of the game, outshooting the Tigers 20-5. The defense was a brick wall, allowing just two shots on goal, both of which were handled easily by keeper Morgan White to preserve the clean sheet.

Men’s Team Secures 1-0 Defensive Masterclass

In the nightcap, the men’s team put on a defensive masterclass, completely shutting down the Tigers on their way to a convincing 1-0 victory.

The Patriots controlled the match from the start, and their pressure paid off in the 26th minute. Off a beautiful build-up, Mario Fernandez and Carles Diez Herrero connected to find Leandro Nico Romero Protto, who buried the ball in the back of the net for the go-ahead goal. That single score would be all the Patriots needed, as the defense put on an absolutely suffocating performance. They held Campbellsville to just a single shot for the entire 90-minute match. Goalkeeper Javiero Izquierdo handled the lone attempt with ease to secure the shutout and the victory.

Top Performers of the Night

  • Nicole Araujo (W SOC): A phenomenal performance, finishing with 2 goals and 2 assists, contributing to every goal.
  • Abigail Little (W SOC): The other half of the dynamic duo, scoring 2 goals and adding 1 assist.
  • Leandro Nico Romero Protto (M SOC): Scored the decisive game-winning goal in the first half.
  • The Patriots Defense (Both Teams): An unbelievable combined effort, allowing just three total shots on goal across two full matches to secure the doubleheader shutout.

Final Scores:

Women’s Soccer: Cumberlands 4, Campbellsville 0 Men’s Soccer: Cumberlands 1, Campbellsville 0

Patriots Players Of The Games

Nico Romero & Nicole Araujo

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