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Big East Conference Hoya Saxa
2023 Men's Soccer BIG EAST Semifinal
0
UConn UC (9-8-1, 4-5-0)
2
Winner Georgetown GU (13-2-2, 7-1-1)
UConn UC
(9-8-1, 4-5-0)
0
Final
2
Georgetown GU
(13-2-2, 7-1-1)
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
UConn UC 0 0 0
Georgetown GU 0 2 2

Game Recap: Men's Soccer |

Men’s Soccer Downs UConn to Advance to BIG EAST Championship

WASHINGTON – The top-seeded Georgetown University men's soccer team defeated the fifth-seeded University of Connecticut Huskies 2-0 in the BIG EAST Championship Semifinal at the Maryland SoccerPlex in Boyds, Maryland on Thursday evening. With the win, the No. 3/6 Hoyas improve to a mark of 13-2-2 on the year, while the Huskies drop to 9-8-1 for the season.

Head Coach Brian Wiese
  • "We played the game at a good tempo and created a lot of chances. Early on, when the chances didn't go in, the guys didn't panic. We had some good setup performances from the attacking players, Marlon Tabora continues to be playing some of his best soccer. It was also nice to see guys step up and carry the load when Jacob wasn't quite 100 percent, they really made up for that. Kenny Nielsen and the backline had another great performance which made a quiet night for Ryan Schewe in goal. Overall, I thought we were focused and performed well which got us a deserved result and hopefully we can carry this momentum into Sunday."
How it Happened
  • The Hoyas came out on the press early, taking four shots in the first seven minutes of action.
  • As the game settled in, Georgetown continued to dominate, tallying eight shots to UConn's one. Still, neither side was able to find a goal in the first half.
  • The battle continued in the second half until the 70th minute, where a ball from Kieran Sargeant found the feet of Marlon Tabora who sent a left-footed rocket into the upper left of the net, giving the Hoyas the 1-0 lead.
  • In the 75th minute, a foul on UConn in the box resulted in a Georgetown penalty kick. Joe Buck took the shot but sent the ball over the net, keeping the Hoya lead at one.
  • In the 88th minute, a run from Kyle Linhares resulted in the ball at the feet of Max Viera, who whipped the ball into the back of the net to double the Hoya lead.
  • The final score 2-0 would stand, sending the Hoyas through to the BIG EAST Championship finals on Sunday.
Of Note
  • Georgetown outshot UConn, 16-5, and the Hoyas had seven shots on goal while the Huskies did not manage one.
  • GU was awarded nine corner kicks, while UConn had three in the game.
  • Schewe took the win and shutout in the net despite no saves in the contest.
  • The Hoyas are now 11-7-2 in semifinal matches, this will be GU's 12th appearance in the championship in program history.
Up Next
  • Georgetown has now advanced to the BIG EAST Championship and will face second-seeded Xavier on Sunday at 11 a.m. at the Maryland SoccerPlex in Boyds, Maryland.
  • Fans can purchase tickets online at GUHoyas.com and Georgetown students can get in free with a valid GoCard.
  • The game will be broadcast live on FS1.
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