PITTSBURGH, Pa. – The University of Dayton men's soccer team got the game-winning goal from senior
Carlos Sendin in the 89
th minute of the contest.
Dayton (6-4-1, 1-0-0 A-10) defeated Duquesne (2-6-1, 0-1-0) in the conference opener on Saturday night on the road.
KEY STATS• The Flyers out-shot the Dukes in the first half 10-5, but still trailed 1-0.
• Duquesne's goal was the lone one shot on target in the first 45 minutes for the host team.
• Dayton recorded a season-high 32 shots in the game, the most since Oct. 13, 2013 (36 shots vs. Fordham). The Flyers put nine of those on target.
• UD benefited from 10 corners while only allowing three to Duquesne.
• Junior goalkeeper
Justin Saliba had one save and picked up his fifth win of the season in nine games.
• Senior
Kissima Bojang led the team with six shots, two on goal, while defender
Lalas Abubakar followed with five shots.
DAYTON GOALS• 67
th Minute – Junior
James Haupt (4
th goal) collected the Duke clearance 35-yards out from goal and ripped a shot to the upper-right corner to tie the game. (Dayton 1, Duquesne 1)
• 89
th Minute – Senior
Michael Frasca crossed the ball into the box where fellow senior
Carlos Sendin (1
st goal) headed it home for the game-winner in the 89
th minute. (Dayton 2, Duquesne 1)
DUQUESNE GOALS• 31
st Minute – Sophomore substitute Frederick Borenstein opened the scoring with a chip over the keeper just six yards out on the cross from Colin Phillips. (Dayton 0, Duquesne 1)
CURRIER'S QUOTE"This was your typical Atlantic 10 game in terms of energy and intensity from both teams," said head coach
Dennis Currier. "We stayed relentless on our attack and that ended up being the difference-maker in the game. Both goals were fantastic under a high degree of pressure. Earning three points on the road is a great start for us in conference play."
NEXT UP• The Flyers head to No. 23 Saint Louis on Wednesday, Oct. 7 at 8 p.m. ET as the Atlantic 10 season continues.
• The next home game for Dayton is Saturday, Oct. 10 at 7 p.m. as the Flyers host Saint Joseph's.
