Orange Defeat California 2-0 – Syracuse College Athletics

BERKELEY, CALIF.- The Orange defeated California (4-4-2, 1-2-1) 2-0 to win their first ACC match of the season. Goals from Garrett Holman and Chimere Omeze within the second half improved the Orange’s report to 4-4-2 (1-2-0). 

  

HOW IT HAPPENED:   

The first half of the match was a defensive battle, as each aim keepers recorded three saves every. 

The Orange had a free kick alternative contained in the field within the thirty fourth minute. Nathan Scott took the shot, however the ball was blocked by the wall of California defenders to maintain Syracuse from scoring, sending each groups scoreless into the half. 

Syracuse discovered the prospect to attain first early within the second half because it was awarded a free kick within the forty eighth minute, however the try was unsuccessful find the again of the web. 

In the sixty fifth minute, an Orange throw in in the direction of the aim field was touched by Ernest Mensah Jr., setting it up for Garrett Holman to place the ball previous the Bears’ goalie. 

Minutes later within the seventieth minute, Gavin Wigg threw within the ball in the direction of the web, discovering Chimere Omeze, who headed the ball off the pipe and straight down into the web. 

  

OF NOTE:   

UP NEXT:  

Following the match, the Orange will look to welcome Boston College to Central New York on Friday Oct. 3. Kickoff is slated for 7 p.m. and the match will function Otto’s Kid Club promotions. 

  

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