Marshall University Athletics
Friday, September 19
Huntington, W.Va.
7:15 PM
Marshall University
3-0-3, 1-0-0
2
vs
1
Coastal Carolina
1-4-0, 0-1-0
1
2
F
Coastal Carolina
1
0
1
Marshall
2
0
2
No. 6 Marshall Men’s Soccer Opens SBC Play with Win over Coastal
9/19/2025 11:38:00 PM | Men's Soccer
Pinto, de la Vibora tally goals
Box Score (PDF) | Championship Fund
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – The No. 6 Marshall Men's Soccer team (3-0-3, 1-0-0 SBC) began Sun Belt Conference play with a 2-1 win over Coastal Carolina on Friday night at Hoops Family Field.
"It's always a tough game against Coastal," Herd Men's Soccer Head Coach Chris Grassie said. "They defend very well. They made it very transitional."
The Herd broke through in the 33rd minute when Keaviano Francis delivered an assist to David de la Vibora, who placed his shot high into the right side of the net for a 1-0 lead.
Just nine minutes later, Marshall doubled its advantage as Rai Pinto calmly converted a penalty to the bottom left corner after Carl Romberg drew a foul in the box.
Coastal Carolina quickly answered, cutting the deficit to 2-1 in the 43rd minute through Jaland Larmond.
The visitors pressed for an equalizer throughout the second half, forcing Dan Rose into two key saves in the final six minutes to hold off the Chanticleers.
Both teams finished with four corners, and Marshall held a 9-7 edge in shots, 5-3 in shots on goal.
NEXT UP
The Herd goes back on the road as it plays its final non-conference match of the regular season on Wednesday at VCU.
To donate to the Championship Fund for Marshall men's soccer, please click HERE. All proceeds go directly to the Marshall men's soccer team.
For all the latest information about Marshall men's soccer, follow @herdmsoccer on Twitter and Instagram.
To follow all Thundering Herd sports and get live stats, schedules and free live audio, download the Marshall Athletics App for iOS and Android.
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – The No. 6 Marshall Men's Soccer team (3-0-3, 1-0-0 SBC) began Sun Belt Conference play with a 2-1 win over Coastal Carolina on Friday night at Hoops Family Field.
"It's always a tough game against Coastal," Herd Men's Soccer Head Coach Chris Grassie said. "They defend very well. They made it very transitional."
The Herd broke through in the 33rd minute when Keaviano Francis delivered an assist to David de la Vibora, who placed his shot high into the right side of the net for a 1-0 lead.
Just nine minutes later, Marshall doubled its advantage as Rai Pinto calmly converted a penalty to the bottom left corner after Carl Romberg drew a foul in the box.
Coastal Carolina quickly answered, cutting the deficit to 2-1 in the 43rd minute through Jaland Larmond.
The visitors pressed for an equalizer throughout the second half, forcing Dan Rose into two key saves in the final six minutes to hold off the Chanticleers.
Both teams finished with four corners, and Marshall held a 9-7 edge in shots, 5-3 in shots on goal.
NEXT UP
The Herd goes back on the road as it plays its final non-conference match of the regular season on Wednesday at VCU.
To donate to the Championship Fund for Marshall men's soccer, please click HERE. All proceeds go directly to the Marshall men's soccer team.
For all the latest information about Marshall men's soccer, follow @herdmsoccer on Twitter and Instagram.
To follow all Thundering Herd sports and get live stats, schedules and free live audio, download the Marshall Athletics App for iOS and Android.
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Team Stats
CCU
MAR
Goals
1
2
Shots
7
9
Shots on Goal
4
4
Saves
2
2
Corners
4
4
Fouls
15
13
Scoring Plays
David de la Vibora Bonilla (2)
Assisted By: Keaviano Francis
GOAL by MAR de la Vibora Bonilla, David Assist by Francis, Keaviano.
32:49
Rai Pinto (1)
MAR Rai Pinto PENALTY KICK GOAL.
41:00
Jaland Larmond (2)
GOAL by CCU Larmond, Jaland.
42:00
Game Leaders
Players
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
0
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
2
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
F
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