Roos Fall Just Short at No. 8 Louisville

Monday, October 2

Louisville, KY

6:00 PM

Kansas City

2-4-4, 0-0-2

Louisville

7-2-1, 1-2-1

Kansas City

Louisville

Photo by: Francie Wilson

Roos Fall Just Short at No. 8 Louisville

10/2/2023 8:07:00 PM | Men's Soccer

Box Score

Despite KC holding a lead for a large portion of the match, a late goal gave the Cardinals the win

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Kansas City Men's Soccer gave No. 8 Louisville a run for its money, but in the end could not prevail, falling 3-2. Edson Murguia and Julien Le Bourdoulous found the back of the net for the Roos, each scoring their second goals of the season.

KEY MOMENTS

8' / 1-0 | The Roos struck early as Murguia collected the ball on the edge of the attacking third, making one touch towards the goal and letting a shot rip from nearly 30 yards out. The attempt was perfectly place, flying past the outstretched arms of Louisville's keeper and into the upper-right corner.

The captain @emurguia_10 with a rocket for his second goal of the season ??#ROOUP | #DeclareKC https://t.co/s3TL1twdhb pic.twitter.com/uY7qPgmHqa
— Kansas City Soccer (@KCRoosMSoccer) October 2, 2023

19' / 1-0 | It looked as if Louisville had an opportunity to equalize, faced with a one-on-one opportunity in front of goal. However, Stefano Camerlengo came off of his line and forced an extra touch and Mael Caisson stepped in to take the ball away.
22' / 1-0 | Brice Middleton had an opportunity to extend the lead, taking a shot from the left side of the goal and looking to slot it into the bottom left corner. Louisville's keeper made a kick save to keep the ball out of goal and give the Roos a corner.
35' / 1-0 | Caisson made another play on the defensive side of the ball, with Louisville attempting a shot from outside of the box he stepped in and blocked the ball away.
52' / 1-1 | A misplayed ball snuck into the back of the net for an own goal as Louisville drew even.
61' / 2-1 | Kansas City got out in the counterattack, as Brevyn Cole played a ball up to Christian Koffi. Koffi made a streaking run up the right side, finding Cole towards the middle of the field, who centered the ball for Le Bourdoulous. A shot from the top of the box made its way into the back of the net, putting the Roos back in front.
70' / 2-2 | Louisville leveled once again on a set piece that created a point-blank opportunity in front of goal.
76' / 2-2 | Le Bourdoulous was looking for his second goal of the night, letting a shot fly from long range. The attempt skidded along the ground before falling just wide of the left post.
81' / 2-2 | A header was sent towards goal following a corner kick by the Cardinals, but Camerlengo was there to calmly make the save.
89' / 2-3 | Louisville pieced together a good possession in the box and claimed the victory in the final two minutes.

STATS TO NOTE

Murguia's goal was his second of the year, his first coming from a penalty kick against Omaha last week.
Le Bourdoulous reclaimed his title as the points leader for Kansas City, with his second goal of the season giving him eight points total.
The Roos owned the shot advantage in the first half, 5-3. The final shot tally came out to 20-8 in favor of the Cardinals.

UP NEXT
The Roos return to conference play against top competition, taking on (RV) Denver at Durwood Soccer Stadium on Saturday evening.