Syracuse University
Virginia Tech
9/29/2001 10:54:11 PM | Men's Soccer
SYRACUSE, N.Y. - The Syracuse men 's soccer team was shutout for the first time this season, losing to Virginia Tech, 2-0, at the Soccer Stadium at the Lampe Athletics Complex on Saturday, Sept. 29. The Orangemen are now 3-3 overall and 1-2 in the league, while the Hokies improve to 6-2 overall and 1-1 in the BIG EAST.
Virginia Tech got on the board first in the 10th minute of the game on a goal by Ken Jonmaaire. Bobby O'Brien had the assist. SU held the Hokies scoreless until the 76th minute when Ty Enmark scored on a header off a crossing pass by Karl Schlegel.
For the second consecutive game, the Orangemen were not able to convert on a penalty kick early in the game. SU had a chance to take an early lead, but Guido Cristofori's (Fairport, N.Y./Fairport) penalty kick attempt was stopped by goalkeeper Colin Kibler.
Syracuse used three goalkeepers in the game. Freshman Rich Scheer (Livingston, N.J./Livingston) got the start, making one save and allowing one goal in 41 minutes. Rookie Dave Rabazzi (Clifton Park, N.Y./Shenendehowa) played the remainder of the first half and started the second stanza. Scheer made two saves and allowed the second Virginia Tech goal. Senior Anthony Peters (Schenectady, N.Y./Schalmont) played the final 15 minutes of the game, making three saves.
The Orangmen outshot the Hokies, 12-11 and held a 7-3 advantage in corner kicks.
Syracuse continues BIG EAST play on Wednesday, October 3 at Villanova. Kicoff is scheduled for 12 p.m.
Score by Halves
Virginia Tech (6-2, 1-1 BIG EAST) 1-1=2
Syracuse (3-3, 1-2 BIG EAST) 0-0=0
Shots: SU 12, VT 11
Corners: SU 7, VT 3
Saves: Scheer (SU) 1, Rabazzi (SU) 2, Peters (SU) 3, Kibler (VT) 6
