Box Score TAMPA, Fla., August 31, 2025 – The University of South Florida (2-0-2) defeated Florida Gulf Coast University (1-2-0) with a 3-2 victory at Corbett Soccer Stadium, marking their first game at home this season.
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The first half saw South Florida start strong with
Fabio Bozesan scoring the opening goal in the 30th minute, assisted by
Brandon Nyagurungo. Just under a minute later,
Pedro Faife extended the lead to 2-0 with assistance from Bozesan.
South Florida maintained a 2-1 advantage heading into halftime, supported by solid goalkeeping from
Jahiem Wickham, who made multiple saves throughout the half.
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The second half commenced with a flurry of activity, as both teams made adjustments to their lineups. The Bulls' Wickham made a crucial save in the 55th minute, denying the Eagles' Brooks Beeman a chance to equalize.
The decisive moment for South Florida came in the 83rd minute when
Jakob Auby put the Bulls ahead, scoring off an assist from Faife.
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South Fla. Top Performers
#30
Jahiem Wickham Â
- 5 saves Â
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#8
Pedro Faife Â
- 3 shots Â
- 1 shot on goal Â
- 1 goal Â
- 1 assist Â
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#9
Fabio Bozesan Â
- 3 shots Â
- 1 shot on goal Â
- 1 goal Â
- 1 assist Â
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#12
Jakob Auby Â
- 1 shot Â
- 1 shot on goal Â
- 1 goal Â
- 1 game-winning goal Â
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Looking ahead, the Bulls will host the Knights on Sept. 4, with kickoff set for 7 p.m. at Corbett Stadium in Tampa, Fla.
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ABOUT USF MEN'S SOCCER
USF Men's Soccer competed in the school's first-ever intercollegiate athletic contest on Sept. 25, 1965, beating Florida Southern 4-3. Since then, the oldest program on campus has built a winning tradition, claiming 14 conference championships and making 22 NCAA Tournament appearances, including three trips to the Elite Eight.
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The program also has a strong reputation within the professional game and boasts 30 MLS draft picks. Notable alumni include two-time MLS Golden Boot winner Jeff Cunningham, USA 1994 World Cup star Roy Wegerle, and 2013 MLS Cup winner Dom Dwyer. Men's Soccer has three Alumni and a coach in the USF Athletics Hall of Fame: Fergus Hopper, Jeff Attinella, Jeff Cunningham & Dan Holcomb.
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