Friday, September 20
Newton, Mass.
5 P.M.
Boston College
4-2-0, 0-2-0
0
vs
2
University of Pittsburgh
3-3-1, 1-1-0
1
2
F
PITT
1
1
2
Boston College
0
0
0
Photo by: John Quackenbos
Pitt Downs Eagles, 2-0
September 20, 2019 | Men's Soccer
BC to host UMass on Tuesday at 4.
NEWTON, Mass. - The Boston College men's soccer team lost to Pittsburgh, 2-0, in a home ACC match at the Newton Soccer Field on Friday night.
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It was the Eagles (4-2-0, 0-2-0 ACC) second loss of the season, while Penn State improved to 3-3-1 overall and 1-1-0 in the conference.
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Pittsburgh's freshman Veljko Petkovic led the Panthers with a goal and assist, while goalkeeper Arie Ammann (2-1) posted his second shutout with four saves.
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BC's offense was led by freshman Victor Souza and sophomore Jesus Sahagun with two shots apiece. Souza had the Eagles best chance in the first half on a header in the 22nd minute of play.
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After Petkovic put Pitt up, 1-0, in the 37th minute, the Eagles had a set piece from 23 yards out to the right of Ammann. Freshman Amos Shapiro-Thompson's shot sailed high over the crossbar.
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In the second half, Boston College sophomore Tyshawn Rose shot in the 55th minute from 24 yards out but the Pitt goalkeeper calmly controlled the shot to keep his team up, 1-0.
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In the 80th minute, BC goalkeeper Giacomo Piccardo punched a shot from Sito Sena over the crossbar to keep the Eagles in the match. Pitt continued pressing forward and broke through the defense as Alexander Dexter scored on a through ball from Petkovic as Panthers went up 2-0 with five minutes to play.
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Score:Â Pittsburgh 2, Boston College 0
Records:Â Boston College (4-2-0, 0-2-0 ACC), Pittsburgh (3-3-1, 1-1-0 ACC)
Location:Â Newton Soccer Field, Newton, Mass.
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SCORING
 - 37' | Pitt, Veljko Petkovic scored off a set piece from 26 yards out. Valentin Noel credited with an assist on the touch.
-Â 85' | Pitt, Alexander Dexter on a one-timer on a through ball from Petkovic.
GAME NOTES
- Boston College had nine shots, four on goal. Pittsburgh had 14 shots with four on goal.
- Both teams had four corner kicks apiece.
- Freshman goalkeeper Giacomo Piccardo had four saves in his sixth start of the season.
- Freshman Alejandro Zimmermann started his second consecutive game, while senior Adam French earned his third start of the season.
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UP NEXT
- Boston College will host non-conference foe UMass on Tuesday, Sept. 24 at 4 p.m. Admission is free at the Newton Soccer Field. Fans can also view the match on the ACC
- BC's next conference match is on Friday, Sept. 27 at Virginia Tech (1 p.m.).
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It was the Eagles (4-2-0, 0-2-0 ACC) second loss of the season, while Penn State improved to 3-3-1 overall and 1-1-0 in the conference.
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Pittsburgh's freshman Veljko Petkovic led the Panthers with a goal and assist, while goalkeeper Arie Ammann (2-1) posted his second shutout with four saves.
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BC's offense was led by freshman Victor Souza and sophomore Jesus Sahagun with two shots apiece. Souza had the Eagles best chance in the first half on a header in the 22nd minute of play.
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After Petkovic put Pitt up, 1-0, in the 37th minute, the Eagles had a set piece from 23 yards out to the right of Ammann. Freshman Amos Shapiro-Thompson's shot sailed high over the crossbar.
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In the second half, Boston College sophomore Tyshawn Rose shot in the 55th minute from 24 yards out but the Pitt goalkeeper calmly controlled the shot to keep his team up, 1-0.
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In the 80th minute, BC goalkeeper Giacomo Piccardo punched a shot from Sito Sena over the crossbar to keep the Eagles in the match. Pitt continued pressing forward and broke through the defense as Alexander Dexter scored on a through ball from Petkovic as Panthers went up 2-0 with five minutes to play.
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Score:Â Pittsburgh 2, Boston College 0
Records:Â Boston College (4-2-0, 0-2-0 ACC), Pittsburgh (3-3-1, 1-1-0 ACC)
Location:Â Newton Soccer Field, Newton, Mass.
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SCORING
 - 37' | Pitt, Veljko Petkovic scored off a set piece from 26 yards out. Valentin Noel credited with an assist on the touch.
-Â 85' | Pitt, Alexander Dexter on a one-timer on a through ball from Petkovic.
GAME NOTES
- Boston College had nine shots, four on goal. Pittsburgh had 14 shots with four on goal.
- Both teams had four corner kicks apiece.
- Freshman goalkeeper Giacomo Piccardo had four saves in his sixth start of the season.
- Freshman Alejandro Zimmermann started his second consecutive game, while senior Adam French earned his third start of the season.
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UP NEXT
- Boston College will host non-conference foe UMass on Tuesday, Sept. 24 at 4 p.m. Admission is free at the Newton Soccer Field. Fans can also view the match on the ACC
- BC's next conference match is on Friday, Sept. 27 at Virginia Tech (1 p.m.).
Team Stats
UP(1)~1
BC
Goals
2
0
Shots
14
9
Shots on Goal
6
4
Saves
4
4
Corners
4
4
Fouls
17
15
Scoring Plays
Veljko Petkovic (2)
Assisted By: Valentin Noel
Goal off of the free kick 26 yards out
37:22
Alexander Dexter (2)
Assisted By: Veljko Petkovic
Inside the 18'
85:11
Game Leaders
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
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