RADFORD, Va. - Campbell secured a convincing 3-0 victory over Radford on Tuesday afternoon at Cupp Stadium, extending their unbeaten run to three matches. The Fighting Camels (4-2-4) controlled the match from start to finish, outshooting their hosts by a significant margin before a crowd of 427.
Kristijan Bandur led Campbell's offensive charge with multiple dangerous attempts, including three shots in the second half. The Fighting Camels broke through multiple times, with their tactical superiority evident throughout the 90 minutes. The defensive unit, anchored by Lotem Ben Dov, maintained a clean sheet against a Radford side that struggled to generate consistent attacking opportunities.
The first half saw Campbell establish their dominance early, with Filipe Matos testing Radford's defense in the 10th minute with a shot toward the lower right corner. Radford's Gianluca Franco responded with an attempt in the 13th minute, but it sailed high. Evans Dapaah nearly opened the scoring for Campbell in the 19th minute, while Xander Martin had two promising attempts around the 34th minute mark, demonstrating the visitors' attacking intent.
Campbell's pressure intensified in the second half, with Skyler Wright creating multiple chances, including a dangerous attempt in the 53rd minute. The tactical adjustments made by Campbell's coaching staff proved effective, as they maintained possession and continued to create quality scoring opportunities. Kristijan Bandur's influence grew as the half progressed, with shots in the 51st and 55th minutes keeping Radford's defense under constant pressure.
The statistical dominance was clear, as Campbell outshot Radford 19-6, with 10 shots on target compared to Radford's 2. The Fighting Camels also held the advantage in corner kicks (3-1), while their disciplined play resulted in no yellow cards compared to Radford's one, issued to Donovan McClellan in the 65th minute.
Several Campbell players delivered standout performances. Skyler Wright's creative presence in midfield generated multiple scoring opportunities, while Kristijan Bandur's persistent attacking runs kept Radford's defenders occupied throughout the match. Defensively, Lotem Ben Dov's positioning and decision-making helped secure the clean sheet, with the backline limiting Radford to just two shots on target.
Campbell's tactical approach emphasized quick transitions and wing play, utilizing the speed of their attacking players to create overloads in wide areas. Radford struggled to counter this strategy, with their midfield unable to maintain consistent possession against Campbell's high-pressing system. The introduction of fresh legs through strategic substitutions, including Sam Roberson late in the match, helped Campbell maintain their attacking momentum.
This result continues Campbell's positive form, following their recent 3-2 victory over Wofford and draw against Elon. For Radford (2-6-2), the loss extends their challenging run to three consecutive defeats, highlighting their offensive struggles with just one goal scored during this stretch.
Looking ahead, Campbell will aim to build on this momentum when they host College of Charleston on October 4 at 6:00 PM. Radford faces a quick turnaround as they travel to face Winthrop on October 4 at 2:00 PM, seeking to end their losing streak and find their offensive rhythm.