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Sunday, November 24
Durham, N.C.
1 p.m.
Duke University
11-4-4, 4-1-3
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vs
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San Diego
15-2-2, 7-1-0
1
2
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San Diego
0
1
1
Duke
0
0
0
Blue Devils Fall to San Diego Sunday
11/24/2024 4:07:00 PM | Men's Soccer
DURHAM, N.C. – Duke men's soccer fell to San Diego, 1-0 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday afternoon at Koskinen Stadium. The Blue Devils conclude the 2024 season with an overall record of 11-4-4, while the Toreros advance to the third round of the NCAA Tournament.
Through the first 15 minutes of action, both sides controlled possession in the midfield before Kamran Acito registered the contest's first shot in the 19th minute. The match remained scoreless at the half, with the Toreros leading the shot totals 3-2, but Duke tallying the only shot on goal.
Early in the second half, the Blue Devils generated a flurry of shots towards the San Diego net, but Donovan Parisian stood strong, finishing the afternoon with seven saves. In the 83rd minute, the Toreros were awarded a corner kick, and Josh Martinez served a ball onto Jack Sandmeyer's head to score the match's only goal.
HOW IT HAPPENED
NOTES
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Through the first 15 minutes of action, both sides controlled possession in the midfield before Kamran Acito registered the contest's first shot in the 19th minute. The match remained scoreless at the half, with the Toreros leading the shot totals 3-2, but Duke tallying the only shot on goal.
Early in the second half, the Blue Devils generated a flurry of shots towards the San Diego net, but Donovan Parisian stood strong, finishing the afternoon with seven saves. In the 83rd minute, the Toreros were awarded a corner kick, and Josh Martinez served a ball onto Jack Sandmeyer's head to score the match's only goal.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Through the first 15 minutes of action, both sides controlled the midfield, before Kamran Acito registered the match's first shot in the 19th minute.
- The match remained scoreless at the half, with the Toreros leading the shot totals 3-2, but the Blue Devils registering the only shot on goal.
- Early in the second half, the Blue Devils generated a flurry of shots at the San Diego goalkeeper, but all were saved by Donovan Parisian.
- In the 83rd minute, Jack Sandmeyer headed a set-piece goal into the back of the net from Josh Martinez's corner kick, 1-0.
NOTES
- Graduate Wessel Speel registered two saves in the loss on Sunday. The Duke netminder finishes his career with 272 total saves in 94 career starts and posts a record of 62-15-17 across five seasons.
- Duke outshot the Toreros 12-7 in the match and led the shots on goal tallies 7-3.
- The Blue Devils fall to 11-9 in the second round in program history and 34-29-2 in 31 NCAA appearances.
To stay up to date with Blue Devils men's soccer, follow the team on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook by searching "DukeMSOC".
Duke Centennial
In 2024, Duke celebrates its Centennial, marking one hundred years since Trinity College became Duke University. Duke will use this historic milestone to deepen the understanding of its history, inspire pride and strengthen bonds and partnerships, and prepare for a second century of continued excellence and impactful leadership. To learn more, please visit 100.duke.edu
#GoDuke
Team Stats
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Duke
Goals
1
0
Shots
7
12
Shots on Goal
3
7
Saves
7
2
Corners
2
4
Fouls
14
13
Scoring Plays
Jack Sandmeyer (2)
Assisted By: Josh Martinez
GOAL by USD Sandmeyer, Jack Assist by Martinez, Josh.
82:12
Game Leaders
Players
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
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