No. 14 Cardinals Play to a Draw in Season Opener

Friday, August 30

LOUISVILLE, KY

7:30 P.M.

University of Louisville

0-0-1

Cleveland State

0-0-1

Cleveland State

Louisville

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The starting eleven for Louisville poses for a photo before the start of the game against Cleveland State at Lynn Stadium on August 30.

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Emil Elveroth brings the ball up the field during the game against Cleveland State at Lynn Stadium on August 30.

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Cherif Dieye brings the ball up the field during the game against Cleveland State at Lynn Stadium on August 30.

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Emil Elveroth fights for possession during the game against Cleveland State at Lynn Stadium on August 30.

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Connor Brazil receives a pass during the game against Cleveland State at Lynn Stadium on August 30.

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Cherif Dieye passes the ball during the game against Cleveland State at Lynn Stadium on August 30.

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Cherif Dieye during the game against Cleveland State at Lynn Stadium on August 30.

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Cherif Dieye back heels the ball during the game against Cleveland State at Lynn Stadium on August 30.

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Elijah Amo receives a pass during the game against Cleveland State at Lynn Stadium on August 30.

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Cody Cochran brings the ball up the field during the game against Cleveland State at Lynn Stadium on August 30.

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Elijah Amo pushes past the defender during the game against Cleveland State at Lynn Stadium on August 30.

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Al Greener sings along with the band during the game against Cleveland State at Lynn Stadium on August 30.

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Bradley Sample dribbles the ball during the game against Cleveland State at Lynn Stadium on August 30.

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The Louisville Men's Soccer team huddles before the start of overtime during the game against Cleveland State at Lynn Stadium on August 30.

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Jake Gelnovatch gets a save during the game against Cleveland State at Lynn Stadium on August 30.

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ELIJAH AMO CELEBRATES WITH CONNOR BRAZIL AFTER THE FIRST GOAL OF THE GAME AGAINST CLEVELAND STATE.

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August 30, 2019 | Men's Soccer

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Cody Cochran scores fourth career goal in the 35th minute

By: Brian Alden

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - The 14th ranked University of Louisville men's soccer team earned a draw in its season opener, as the Cardinals tied Cleveland State 2-2, Friday night (Aug. 30), at Dr. Mark & Cindy Lynn Stadium. The game was the first for UofL under head coach John Michael Hayden.

UofL opened the game with a pair of goals in the first half. The first goal of the game came on a Cleveland State own goal in the ninth minute. CSU's Hayden Parente headed the ball into the back of his own net after Cherif Dieye sent a cross into the box.

Cody Cochran scored his fourth career goal in the 35th minute, cleaning up a loose ball in front of the net off a free kick by Leonard Getz.

The Vikings scored both of their goals in the second half, coming in the 72nd and 83rd minutes.

The Cardinals had multiple opportunities in overtimes, accounting for seven shots between the two periods. Emil Elveroth and Haji Abdikadir each put a shot on goal late in the second overtime period, but were unable to find the back of the net.

In goal, Jake Gelnovatch recorded four saves, one in each period.

On the night, the Cards out-shot the Vikings 13-to-9, but shots-on-goal were tied 6-to-6. Louisville held a 59-41 advantage in possession over Cleveland State.

The Cardinals return to action Tuesday, Sept. 3, at 7:30 p.m. when they take on rival and 8th ranked Kentucky for the annual Battle of the Bluegrass State.

For the latest on Louisville men's soccer, visit GoCards.com, or follow the team's social media accounts on Twitter @UofLMensSoccer, Facebook /UofLMensSoccer, and Instagram @UofLMensSoccer.