Boston College Athletics
Boston College
3-4-1, 0-3-1ACC
Duke
4-3-1, 2-1-0ACC
| Team | 1 | 2 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston College | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Duke | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Duke Defeats Men's Soccer, 1-0
September 26, 2014 | Men's Soccer
DURHAM, N.C. - Nick Palodichuk scored on a free kick in the 65th minute to lead Duke past the Boston College men's soccer team, 1-0, on Friday night at Koskinen Stadium.
BC held a 14-9 advantage in shots in the match. Sophomore Zeiko Lewis led the team with three attempts. The Eagles also had a 4-0 edge in corner kicks.
Boston College had a few quality chances to score in the first half beginning with sophomore Zeiko Lewis 15 minutes into the match. He found some open space at the top of the box during a break and fired a low shot towards goal, but it sailed just wide of the right post.
BC had another good chance when sophomore Isaac Normesinu was taken down right outside the box on the left side. Junior Dylan Pritchard took the shot for the Eagles but it was saved.
On the ensuing corner kick, Lewis sent a short cross into the corner of the box. Pritchard lobbed a shot on goal that hit the crossbar and came back into play. Senior Giuliano Frano put a header on net, but a Duke defender kept the ball out of the net and the keeper was finally able to corral the loose ball.
Duke's best chance came on the next possession when BC committed a foul 30 yards out. The Blue Devils sent a pass into the box to Nat Eggleston who found plenty of open space. The ball was just out of reach with an open shot waiting.
The Blue Devils had another good opportunity with 13 minutes left in the half when Luis Rendon took a blast from the right side. Junior Alex Kapp stopped the shot and then grabbed the loose rebound to thwart the attack.
BC also created danger early in the second half but couldn't find the net. Its best chance came when Lewis was fouled right outside of the box. Junior Phil Sandgren lined up for the free kick and put a hard shot on net, but it was right at the keeper who punched it away.
Despite all of the BC chances, it was Duke that cashed in on a free kick in the 65th minute. A Duke player was fouled 25 yards out and Palodichuk stepped up for the shot. He sent a ball over the wall and just inside the left post to give the Blue Devils a 1-0 lead they would hold on to the rest of the way.
Kapp made four saves for the Eagles while Joe Ohaus made three for Duke (4-3-1, 2-1-0 ACC).
Boston College (3-4-1, 0-3-0 ACC) is back in action next Friday when it travels to No. 3 Notre Dame.
Team Stats
Palodichuk, Nick (11)
Into left corner off of free kick. 25 ya
64:22
