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CINCINNATI -- The University of Cincinnati men's soccer team capped its exhibition slate for 2015 with a 2-1 decision over Bowling Green on Saturday night at Gettler Stadium. The friendly was a final tuneup for the Bearcats prior to the season opener next Friday, Aug. 28.
Both veterans and newcomers produced for Cincinnati in the match, with senior John Manga (Lexington, Ky./Henry Clay) and freshman Adam Wilson (Auchterarder, Scotland/Dollar Academy) scoring goals. Redshirt junior keeper Alex Gill (Beavercreek, Ohio/Beavercreek) also had a solid night in goal, making five saves.
// GOAL SCORING SUMMARY
CIN - John Manga 43'
Manga spotted the Bearcats to a 1-0 lead late in the first half. Alejandro Garcia (Coral Springs, Fla./Taravella) played a through ball into the box and Manga collected it and finished from the right side.
BG - Pat Flynn 66'
The Falcons equalized the match midway through the second half when Joe Sullivan played a ball through the box to the left side and Flynn finished just inside the post.
CIN - Adam Wilson 86'
Wilson scored the winner for the Bearcats by bending a free kick from just outside the 18', finishing in the upper 90.
// UP NEXT
The Bearcats open the 2015 regular season on Friday, Aug. 28, when Northern Kentucky travels across the Ohio River for a 7 p.m. showdown at Gettler Stadium. The sides have played to a 1-1 draw each of the last two seasons.
Experience UC men's soccer all season long with complimentary admission.