No. 10 Louisville Takes Down Notre Dame 2-1 - University of Louisville Athletic

Sunday, October 25

LOUISVILLE, KY

3:00 PM

University of Louisville

12-2-2, 4-2-1

University of Notre Dame

6-5-3, 3-4-0

Team	1	2	Final F
Notre Dame	1	0	1
Louisville	1	1	2

The Cards celebrate the game winning goal during the game against Notre Dame at the Dr. Mark and Cindy Lynn Stadium on October 25.

Photo by: Daniel Hanzsche | Louisville Athletics

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By: Kennedy Knisley

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The No. 10 University of Louisville men's soccer team earned a 2-1 victory over Notre Dame on Sunday afternoon at Dr. Mark & Cindy Lynn Stadium, with freshman Cooper Olson scoring both goals, including the game-winning goal in the 84th minute.

With the win, Louisville improved to 12-2-2 overall and 4-2-1 in ACC play and clinched hosting duties for the first round of the ACC Tournament on Nov. 4. The Cardinals also completed their first undefeated regular season at home since 2010.

Louisville struck first in the 20th minute when Olson found the back of the net off an assist from Jack Boring. The goal was Olson's fourth of the season and gave the Cardinals an early 1-0 advantage.

Notre Dame (6-5-3, 3-4-0 ACC) responded in the 33rd minute as Nolan Spicer scored off a pass from Tristan Tropeano to even the match at 1-1 heading into halftime.

The Cardinals continued to apply pressure in the second half, outshooting the Fighting Irish 7-5 after the break. Louisville's persistence paid off in the 84th minute when Olson delivered his second goal of the afternoon. Giacomo Zizza and Boring assisted on the decisive tally, securing the 2-1 victory.

Olson finished with two goals on two shots on target, recording his first career multi-goal performance. Boring contributed two assists, while Zizza added an assist on the game-winner.

Louisville finished with a 10-8 advantage in shots and a 4-3 edge in corner kicks. The Cardinals also controlled 58 percent of possession. Goalkeeper Nathaniel Abraham made two saves to earn his 11th win of the year.

The Cardinals will close out the regular season Friday with a road matchup against No. 1 SMU before returning home to host the first round of the ACC Tournament on Nov. 4. Kickoff against SMU is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET on ACC Network.