The Brandon University Bobcats men's soccer team secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over the Providence Pilots today in a highly contentious matchup on the road. The game was an intense battle marked by aggressive play, resulting in 11 yellow cards issued between the two sides.

The Bobcats wasted no time finding the net, with Matheus Ruffini opening the scoring just minutes into the match (3:46) to give Brandon the early 1-0 lead. The physical nature of the game became apparent as Providence managed to tie the score late in the first half with a goal from Gurkarandeep Bhangu (45:00).

The second half began with a flurry of penalties, setting the stage for more drama. Just seconds after the restart (46:00), TJ Bodunrin struck true for the Bobcats, regaining the lead at 2-1. This would prove to be the game-winning goal.

Goalkeeper Matheus Souza was instrumental in preserving the victory, recording six saves on the day against a persistent Providence attack. Despite the constant fouls and stoppage, the Bobcats managed to hold onto their lead, demonstrating control and composure under pressure.

What's Next for the Bobcats?

The men's team will now return home to the HLC field to kick off a busy weekend. They will host CMU Blazers on Saturday and Assiniboine Cougars on Sunday. Both games will be played at HLC field. Adults are only $5 and current students and all kids get in for free!