Friday, October 25
Clemson, SC
8:00 PM
Syracuse University
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Clemson
Orange Drop Road Finale at No. 3 Clemson
10/25/2024 10:32:00 PM | Men's Soccer
CLEMSON, S.C. - Syracuse men's soccer (6-6-3, 1-4-2 ACC) dropped a 6-1 decision at No. 3 Clemson (10-2-2, 5-2-0 ACC) in its final road game of the regular season on Friday night at Historic Riggs Field.
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HOW IT HAPPENED:Â
The Tigers struck early, taking a 1-0 lead on their first shot of the game in the second minute.
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In the 15th minute, Michael Acquah received a red card after video review, forcing the Orange to play the remainder of the contest with 10 men. The Tigers took advantage of being a man up, netting goals in the 25th, 30th, and 33rd minutes to extend their lead to 4-0.
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'Cuse got on the board in the 36th minute when Ezra Widman was fouled in the box and converted a penalty kick. SU went into the locker room down, 1-4.
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Just over two minutes into the second half, the Tigers scored again to extend their lead to 5-1.
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Clemson's sixth and final goal came in the 63rd minute, sealing a 6-1 victory over Syracuse.
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OF NOTE:Â
Syracuse will conclude its regular season on Friday, Nov. 1 against Pittsburgh for the program's Senior Night. The match will kick off at 7 p.m. and can be streamed 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).
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HOW IT HAPPENED:Â
The Tigers struck early, taking a 1-0 lead on their first shot of the game in the second minute.
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In the 15th minute, Michael Acquah received a red card after video review, forcing the Orange to play the remainder of the contest with 10 men. The Tigers took advantage of being a man up, netting goals in the 25th, 30th, and 33rd minutes to extend their lead to 4-0.
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'Cuse got on the board in the 36th minute when Ezra Widman was fouled in the box and converted a penalty kick. SU went into the locker room down, 1-4.
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Just over two minutes into the second half, the Tigers scored again to extend their lead to 5-1.
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Clemson's sixth and final goal came in the 63rd minute, sealing a 6-1 victory over Syracuse.
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OF NOTE:Â
- Widman's goal is the second of his season and career. The sophomore net his first goal this year against Niagara on Aug. 25.
- Jason Smith recorded his second appearance of the season, stepping into the goal in the 65th minute and recording one save.
- Andre Cutler-DeJesus went the full 90 minutes in the loss, something he has done 11 times this season.
- Syracuse and Clemson are now tied in the lifetime series with six wins apiece.
- The last time Syracuse gave up six goals in a contest came on Sept. 26, 1993, in a 2-6 loss at Boston College.
Syracuse will conclude its regular season on Friday, Nov. 1 against Pittsburgh for the program's Senior Night. The match will kick off at 7 p.m. and can be streamed 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).
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