Pitt
6-1-0, 2-0-0
Cleveland State
2-3-2, 0-1-0
No. 2 Pitt Extends Winning Streak; Knocks Off Cleveland State, 4-0
9/17/2024 10:24:00 PM | Men's Soccer
CLEVELAND – Senior forward Luis Sahmkow recorded his second-consecutive brace Tuesday evening, leading the No. 2-ranked Pitt men's soccer team to a 4-0 victory over Cleveland State at Krenzler Field in Cleveland.
Tuesday's result marked Pitt's (6-1-0, 2-0-0 ACC) third-consecutive victory and its sixth win of the 2024 campaign. Of note, the Panthers have already matched last season's win total through only seven matches.
Pitt jumped out to an early lead as junior defender Casper Svendby sent a cross to Sahmkow – who slotted it home to open the scoring. The Panthers then remained on the attack offensively, resulting in a 31st minute strike from freshman forward Lasse Dahl. Of note, Dahl's tally marked the first of his career as he currently ranks fourth on the team in points with six.
After entering the halftime break with a 2-0 lead, Pitt began to control possession in the second frame.
In the 53rd minute, sophomore forward Albert Thorsen netted his fourth goal of the season, giving the Panthers a 3-0 advantage. Just over six minutes later, Sahmkow pressured Cleveland State's keeper into a bad clearance, resulting in an easy goal.
Pitt controlled the remainder of the contest, coasting to the 4-0 victory and improving to 6-1 on the season.
How It Happened
- Pitt came out aggressively, immediately pressuring Cleveland State's back line.
- The Panthers jumped out to an early 1-0 lead behind a ninth minute strike from Sahmkow.
- Svendby and Arnau Vilamitjana both recorded assists on the goal.
- It marked Vilamitjana's first assist as a Panther.
- Svendby and Arnau Vilamitjana both recorded assists on the goal.
- Pitt remained on the attack, resulting in several quality chances.
- In the 31st minute, Dahl notched his first-career goal to give the Panthers a 2-0 lead.
- Pitt entered the halftime break with the 2-0 advantage.
- In the opening frame, the Panthers limited Cleveland State to zero shot attempts.
- Thorsen extended Pitt's lead in the 53rd minute on an assist from Miguel Bertran.
- The Panthers continued to suffocate Cleveland State's offensive attack.
- At the 59:22 mark, Sahmkow notched his second tally of the match to secure his second-consecutive brace.
- Pitt's defense held on over the final 30 minutes of action.
- In goal, Cabral Carter recorded his second clean sheet of the season and improved to 5-0 on the year.
- The Panthers defeated the Vikings, 4-0.
Details of Note
- Sahmkow notched his fourth goal in the last two matches, bringing his season total to six.
- Dahl recorded his first-career goal in the 31st minute.
- Dahl ranks fourth on the team in points with six this season.
- Coming into Tuesday, Dahl led the ACC and ranked ninth nationally with four assists this season. He also ranked 17th nationally in assists per game.
- Pitt recorded its third clean sheet of the season Tuesday.
- Coming into Tuesday, Pitt ranked 32nd nationally in goals-against-average.
- Sophomore forward Zahir Dyke and sophomore midfielder Santiago Ferreira both made their first appearance of the season.
Up Next
Pitt will return home to face ACC foe Boston College on Fri., Sept. 20. Kickoff is slated for 7 p.m. ET, and the match can be streamed via ACCNX.
Team Stats
Luis Sahmkow (6)
Assisted By: Casper Svendby , Arnau Vilamitjana
Cross from right and shot to far right post
08:17
Lasse Dahl (1)
Assisted By: Guilherme Feitosa
Pass to left of wall and touched to left side
30:35
Albert Thorsen (4)
Assisted By: Miguel Bertran
Shot to right corner after initial save.
52:45
Luis Sahmkow (6)
Goal attempted to clear and went off Pitt player
59:22
