University of Louisville
7-1-2, 3-0-1ACC
Boston College
5-3-1, 1-2-1ACC
No. 9 Cardinals Draw at Boston College, 1-1
September 30, 2016 | Men's Soccer
Senior Daniel Johnson scores sixth career goal as Louisville extends unbeaten streak to six
NEWTON, Mass. - Senior Daniel Johnson scored his first goal of the season as the No. 9 Louisville men's soccer team played to a 1-1 road draw against Boston College on Friday night at the Newton Campus Soccer Field.
Johnson delivered his sixth career goal in the 65th minute to give the Cardinals (7-1-2, 3-0-1 ACC) an advantage before the host Eagles (5-3-1, 1-2-1 ACC) connected for the equalizer in the 86th minute. Neither side found the match-winner in the 20 minutes of overtime as Louisville extended its unbeaten streak to six games, the longest such stretch since a nine-game unbeaten streak in 2013.
"It was a battle that we had won and missed on the opportunity to close it out," said Cardinals head coach Ken Lolla. "Just the same, I am proud of our effort and ability to grind out a point on the road. I believe it will be a valuable point come the end of the season."
After the teams played a scoreless opening half, Louisville broke through at 64:46 when Johnson scored from the top of the box for the 1-0 advantage. Junior Geoffrey Dee was credited with the assist, his second of the season.
As Louisville tried to salt away the victory, Boston College evened the score at 1-1 when Zeiko Lewis finished his third goal of the season from the front of the goal at the 85:44 mark in the match. Simon Enstrom was credited with the assist for the Eagles.
The Cardinals finished the match with a 13-11 advantage in shots, including a 6-5 edge in attempts on-goal. BC finished with a 6-5 advantage in corner kick chances.
Friday's contest marked the third time in as many matches all-time between Louisville and Boston College the teams played into overtime. The Cardinals won the first ever meeting 3-2 in overtime in 2014 and added a 2-1 triumph in double overtime last season.
Up next, No. 9 Louisville returns home for the first of three straight matches at Dr. Mark and Cindy Lynn Stadium when Belmont visits for a non-conference tilt on Tuesday at 7 p.m., ET.
2016 LOUISVILLE SOCCER SEASON TICKET AND FAN EXPERIENCE INFORMATION
Season tickets and Fan Experience packages for Louisville's third season at Dr. Mark and Cindy Lynn Stadium are now available. To purchase your tickets for the 2016 soccer season, please call the Louisville Cardinals Ticket Office at (502) GoCARDS or visit gocards.com/soccer-fep for more information. Ticket prices for the 2016 season will remain the same as the inaugural season and start as low as $2 per person per game. Season tickets for 2016 include every regular season home match for both the men's and women's soccer programs.
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Team Stats
Daniel Johnson (1)
Assisted By: Tate Schmitt , Geoffrey Dee
from top of box
64:46
Zeiko Lewis (3)
Assisted By: Simon Enstrom
short finish in front of net
85:44
