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’Cuse Bounces Back with Win at UAlbany
10/1/2024 11:04:00 PM | Men's Soccer
ALBANY, N.Y. - Goals from Braedon Smith, Michael Acquah, and Daniel Burko helped Syracuse men's soccer (4-4-3, 0-2-2 ACC) move back into the win column with a 3-1 victory over UAlbany (2-8-1, 0-1-0 American East) Tuesday night at Casey Stadium.
HOW IT HAPPENED:
Smith got the game's scoring going early in the night, netting a ball three and a half minutes into the match for the first goal of his young career.
Five minutes later, Acquah doubled the 'Cuse lead on a set piece, heading a deflected shot by Sam Layton past the Purple and Gold's goalkeeper. The junior's goal was his first in a SU kit.
The remainder of the first frame did not see any additional scoring, but the Orange led in both shots (6-4) and corners (6-1) throughout the first 45.
The Great Danes came out on the offensive attack in the second half, taking their first shot of the frame in the 50th minute, but it was 'Cuse who found the back of the net first as Burko sent a strike into the goal. Sachiel Ming provided the helper on the score.
UAlbany, who totaled seven shots in the second half, earned a 71st-minute penalty kick that it converted, but the Syracuse defense held strong, not allowing the Great Danes to find themselves back into the game.
The Orange went on to win, 3-1.
OF NOTE:
Syracuse returns to SU Soccer Stadium for its first Saturday match of the season against Notre Dame on Oct. 5. The contest will start at 7 p.m. and will be live on ACC Network Extra. Admission and parking are free for all in attendance.
For complete coverage of Syracuse men's soccer, follow us on Facebook (/cusemsoc), Twitter (@CuseMSOC) and Instagram (@cusemsoc).
HOW IT HAPPENED:
Smith got the game's scoring going early in the night, netting a ball three and a half minutes into the match for the first goal of his young career.
LETS GO#DareToDream pic.twitter.com/vAm1MINBO8
— Syracuse Men's Soccer (@CuseMSOC) October 1, 2024
Five minutes later, Acquah doubled the 'Cuse lead on a set piece, heading a deflected shot by Sam Layton past the Purple and Gold's goalkeeper. The junior's goal was his first in a SU kit.
What a start in Albany#DareToDream https://t.co/N5GbCkry6V pic.twitter.com/Xy9CFeSxVM
— Syracuse Men's Soccer (@CuseMSOC) October 1, 2024
The remainder of the first frame did not see any additional scoring, but the Orange led in both shots (6-4) and corners (6-1) throughout the first 45.
The Great Danes came out on the offensive attack in the second half, taking their first shot of the frame in the 50th minute, but it was 'Cuse who found the back of the net first as Burko sent a strike into the goal. Sachiel Ming provided the helper on the score.
🎯🎯🎯 https://t.co/ZFWEbzCVVk pic.twitter.com/TwOcxlfMiz
— Syracuse Men's Soccer (@CuseMSOC) October 2, 2024
UAlbany, who totaled seven shots in the second half, earned a 71st-minute penalty kick that it converted, but the Syracuse defense held strong, not allowing the Great Danes to find themselves back into the game.
The Orange went on to win, 3-1.
OF NOTE:
- Layton, one of the team's four captains, has started and gone the distance in each of the team's 11 contests this season. He is the only player who has yet to be subbed off the pitch this slate.
- 12 different SU players have now net goals for the Orange this season.
- Burko recorded his third goal of the season. All three of the senior's scores have come in the Orange's last five contests.
- Ming, who provided the helper on Burko's goal, earned his second assist of the season.
- Smith, who made his third career start tonight, earned the first goal of his college career.
- Acquah also recorded his first goal of the season in the win.
- Dominic Bell made his first start of the season, going the full 90 on the back line.
- Syracuse moves to 9-2-2 all-time against UAlbany.
- SU edged the opposition in shots on goal, 7-4, and corner kicks, 6-5.
Syracuse returns to SU Soccer Stadium for its first Saturday match of the season against Notre Dame on Oct. 5. The contest will start at 7 p.m. and will be live on ACC Network Extra. Admission and parking are free for all in attendance.
For complete coverage of Syracuse men's soccer, follow us on Facebook (/cusemsoc), Twitter (@CuseMSOC) and Instagram (@cusemsoc).
Team Stats
CUSE
UALB
Goals
3
1
Shots
7
11
Shots on Goal
7
4
Saves
3
4
Corners
6
5
Fouls
20
9
Scoring Plays
Braedon Smith (1)
GOAL by CUSE Smith, Braedon.
03:32
Michael Acquah (1)
Assisted By: Sam Layton
GOAL by CUSE Acquah, Michael Assist by Layton, Sam.
08:23
Daniel Burko (3)
Assisted By: Sachiel Ming
GOAL by CUSE Burko, Daniel Assist by Ming, Sachiel.
60:26
Timo Jansen (3)
UALB Timo Jansen PENALTY KICK GOAL.
70:41
Game Leaders
Players
Shots
2
SOG
2
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
mid
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
1
Players Mentioned
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