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Xavier's Gustavo Oliveira delivered the game-winning goal in overtime.
Xavier's Gustavo Oliveira delivered the game-winning goal in overtime.
Posted: Nov 13, 2024

LCU, Xavier win semifinals en route to RRAC men's soccer championship match

TEXARKANA, Texas – Louisiana Christian and Xavier advanced to the 2024 RRAC Men's Soccer Championship final with matching 1-0 victories on Thursday. No. 5 LCU clipped top-seeded LSU Shreveport, and No. 2 Xavier went the distance to sink LSU Alexandria in overtime. LCU and Xavier will square off for an NAIA national tournament berth in the championship match on Thursday at 3:30 p.m. at Judy Kelley Morgan Field on the campus of Texas A&M-Texarkana.

Louisiana Christian elevated their play to earn a return trip to the RRAC final. The only goal of the match came from Thiago Lopes, who struck unassisted at 60:24. Lopes' decisive performance was supported by significant contributions from teammates Shakeem Walters, Adrian Amoros Navarro, Pedro Sao Tiago, and Juan Sierra, all of whom tested the Pilots' defense throughout the match.

The Wildcats' strategic defense was held strong by goalkeeper Rodrigo Silva, who made four crucial saves, keeping LSUS at bay and maintaining the slim lead.

Xavier scored in the second minute of overtime to book its first trip to the RRAC final. After a scoreless tie in regulation, Gustavo Oliveira netted the decisive goal in the 92nd minute on an unassisted shot from 25 yards out.

Throughout the match, Xavier's Leonardo Menzen, Leo Dutra and Artur Rubim fired shots on goal, while LSUA's Adam Sherwood and Pablo Dominguez de Leon attacked the Xavier net.