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Cardinals Defeat Boston College 3-2 in Double OT Thriller
October 18, 2019 | Men's Soccer
Cherif Dieye scored the game winner in the 105th minute
LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Cherif Dieye's game-winner with 5:25 left in the second overtime sealed the University of Louisville men's soccer team's 3-2 victory over Boston College Friday night (Oct. 18) at Dr. Mark & Cindy Lynn Stadium.
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With the win, the Cardinals improve to 7-4-2 on the season and 2-3-1 in ACC play. The Eagles fall to 7-3-3 on the year and 1-3-2 in conference action.
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The Eagles jumped out to an early lead in the 7th minute on a goal by Stefan Sigurdarson. The Cardinals were limited to two shots in the first half, one of which came on goal.
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The Cardinals found the equalizer in the 47th minute after a short pass from Cherif Dieye in front of the goal line connected with Izaiah Jennings on the right side. Jennings deposited the ball into the bottom left corner of the far post for his second goal of the season.
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Boston College took a 2-1 lead in the 63rd minute on a second goal by Sigurdarson, it was the Eagles only shot attempt of the second half.
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Leonard Getz's first collegiate goal tied the game with 39 seconds left in regulation. From the left side of the box, Getz spun around a BC defender and fired a shot that bounced off the far right post and into the net.
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The Cards put two shots on goal in the first overtime period while holding the Eagles without a shot. The Cardinals sealed the 3-2 victory in the 105th minute. Kino Ryosuke's pass from the left side of the box deflected off an Eagle defender to Dieye, who sent a shot to the bottom right corner, sending the UofL bench storming onto the field in celebration.
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The Cardinals are back in action Tuesday, October 22 when they host Temple for a non-conference match at 7:00 p.m.
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For the latest on Louisville men's soccer, visit GoCards.com, or follow the team's social media accounts on Twitter @UofLMensSoccer, Facebook /UofLMensSoccer, and Instagram @UofLMensSoccer.
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With the win, the Cardinals improve to 7-4-2 on the season and 2-3-1 in ACC play. The Eagles fall to 7-3-3 on the year and 1-3-2 in conference action.
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The Eagles jumped out to an early lead in the 7th minute on a goal by Stefan Sigurdarson. The Cardinals were limited to two shots in the first half, one of which came on goal.
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The Cardinals found the equalizer in the 47th minute after a short pass from Cherif Dieye in front of the goal line connected with Izaiah Jennings on the right side. Jennings deposited the ball into the bottom left corner of the far post for his second goal of the season.
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Boston College took a 2-1 lead in the 63rd minute on a second goal by Sigurdarson, it was the Eagles only shot attempt of the second half.
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Leonard Getz's first collegiate goal tied the game with 39 seconds left in regulation. From the left side of the box, Getz spun around a BC defender and fired a shot that bounced off the far right post and into the net.
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The Cards put two shots on goal in the first overtime period while holding the Eagles without a shot. The Cardinals sealed the 3-2 victory in the 105th minute. Kino Ryosuke's pass from the left side of the box deflected off an Eagle defender to Dieye, who sent a shot to the bottom right corner, sending the UofL bench storming onto the field in celebration.
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The Cardinals are back in action Tuesday, October 22 when they host Temple for a non-conference match at 7:00 p.m.
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For the latest on Louisville men's soccer, visit GoCards.com, or follow the team's social media accounts on Twitter @UofLMensSoccer, Facebook /UofLMensSoccer, and Instagram @UofLMensSoccer.
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Team Stats
BOS
LOU
Goals
2
3
Shots
4
19
Shots on Goal
3
11
Saves
7
1
Corners
0
9
Fouls
13
12
Scoring Plays

Stefan Sigurdarson (2)
Assisted By: Tyshawn Rose
Cross from left side by 16 to center of box, header by 23 to bottom right corner
06:15

Izaiah Jennings (1)
Assisted By: Cherif Dieye
pass from left side by 12 to far side to 23, wide open shot to far left post
46:49

Stefan Sigurdarson (2)
Assisted By: Tyshawn Rose
Long pass from 16, 23 slipped past defender, shot to left of goalie
71:59

Leonard Getz (1)
looped around defender, shot from far left of box, hit off far right post and into goal
89:21

Cherif Dieye (1)
Assisted By: Kino Ryosuke
10 pass from left side of box deflected off defender to 12, 12 shot to bottom right corner
104:35
Game Leaders
Players
Players Mentioned
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