Pitt
7-1-0, 3-0-0
Boston College
3-2-3, 0-2-1
No. 2 Pitt Tops Boston College to Remain Undefeated in ACC Play
9/20/2024 10:25:00 PM | Men's Soccer
PITTSBURGH – Behind second half goals from sophomore forward Albert Thorsen and senior forward Luis Sahmkow, the No. 2-ranked Pitt men's soccer team downed Boston College, 2-0, Friday evening at Ambrose Urbanic Field.
The victory marked Pitt's (7-1-0, 3-0-0 ACC) fourth-consecutive win – the Panthers' longest streak since the 2022 NCAA Tournament. Additionally, Pitt has now surpassed last season's win total (six) through only eight matches.
Individually, the Panthers were paced by senior midfielder Guilherme Feitosa, who registered an assist on both goals Friday. Feitosa has now tallied an assist in three of Pitt's last four matches.
After entering the halftime break deadlock at zero, Pitt took the lead just three minutes into the second frame as junior defender Casper Svendby found fellow Drammen, Norway, native Thorsen in the box – who slotted home his fifth goal of the season.
Pitt continued to pressure Boston College's back line, resulting in a 85th minute strike from Sahmkow. Sahmkow, a product of Richardson, Texas, recorded his fifth goal in the last three matches, bringing his season total to seven. Of note, Sahmkow came into Friday's match ranking seventh nationally in goals and 13th nationally in goals per game.
How It Happened
- Pitt came out controlling possession and pressuring Boston College's defenders.
- Arnau Vilamitjana nearly opened the scoring in the 12th minute, but his attempt ricocheted off the crossbar.
- Casper Grening had another near scoring opportunity early in the first half, but his shot sailed just right of the post.
- The two teams entered the halftime break tied at zero.
- Pitt held a 7-3 shot advantage in the first half, while controlling possession 70 percent.
- Head coach Jay Vidovich made adjustments to his lineup to start the second half.
- Just three minutes into the second frame, Pitt took a 1-0 lead by way of Thorsen's goal.
- The Panthers continued to control possession over the ensuing 10 minutes of action.
- Goalkeeper Cabral Carter laid out in the 70th minute to maintain Pitt's lead.
- With just over five minutes remaining in the contest, Sahmkow recorded his fifth goal in the last three matches.
- The Panthers held on to secure the 2-0 victory, improving to 7-1 on the season.
Details of Note
- Pitt improved to 3-0 in the ACC, claiming sole possession of first place with nine points.
- Sahmkow now leads the ACC in goals (seven) and points (14).
- Feitosa now leads the ACC in assists with five.
- Thorsen now leads the ACC in game winning goals with three.
Up Next
Pitt will travel to face No. 13 Virginia Tech on Fri., Sept. 27. Kickoff is slated for 7 p.m., and the match can be streamed via ACCNX.
Team Stats
Albert Thorsen (5)
Assisted By: Casper Svendby , Guilherme Feitosa
GOAL by PIT Thorsen, Albert Assist by Svendby, Casper and Feitosa, Guilherme.
47:32
Luis Sahmkow (7)
Assisted By: Guilherme Feitosa , Casper Grening
GOAL by PIT Sahmkow, Luis Assist by Feitosa, Guilherme and Grening, Casper.
84:10
