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Wednesday, October 17
Villanova, PA
3 p.m.
Syracuse University
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Villanova
Senior Lars Muller scored the winning goal in the 68th minute to help lift SU past Villanova, 2-0.
Photo by: Michael J. Okoniewski
Orange Blanks Villanova, 2-0
10/17/2012 5:33:00 PM | Men's Soccer
| Score By Period | 1st | 2nd | Final | ||
| Syracuse | 0 | 2 | 2 | ||
| Villanova | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
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Box Score Oct. 17, 2012 | Villanova Soccer Complex / Villanova, Pa. | Attendance: 321 |
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VILLANOVA, Pa. – Senior Lars Muller broke a scoreless tie in the 68th minute to lead the SU men's soccer team (11-4-0, 4-2-0 BIG EAST) to a 2-0 victory against Villanova (10-3-2, 2-1-2 BIG EAST) on Wednesday, Oct. 17 at the Villanova Soccer Complex.
"It was a fantastic result on the road," said SU head coach Ian McIntyre. "It was a real test to come to an undefeated team (in conference play) like Villanova. However, the guys followed the game plan and we came out worthy winners."
The match was evenly played in the first half. SU was aggressive early, registering the game's first three shots. However, Villanova responded as both teams traded opportunities throughout the remainder of the period.
Syracuse was able to break through when Louis Clark sent a well-placed serve into the box, which Muller headed inside the near post at the 67:56 mark for his fifth goal of the season.
Freshman Jordan Vale added his team-leading seventh goal in the 89th minute to secure the victory.
The Orange defense turned in another stellar performance, limiting Villanova to five shots on goal. Rookie goalkeeper Alex Bono finished with five saves en route to his eighth shutout and 10th win of the season.
Villanova owned a 15-13 overall advantage in shots, while the Orange held a 2-1 edge in corner kicks.
Wildcat goalkeeper John Fogarty registered six saves. Oscar Umar (five shots) and Kyle Soroka (four shots) paced the Villanova offense.
Syracuse returns to the SU Soccer Stadium to celebrate Senior Night against DePaul on Saturday, Oct. 20. Match time is set for 7:30 p.m. Admission is free.
Match Notes: The Villanova win was SU's second straight conference road victory ... Prior to this season, the last time the Orange won two straight BIG EAST road games was in 2001 (at Villanova and at Rutgers) … SU picked up its first win against the Wildcats since 2006.
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