#PGHSoccer Men's College: Pitt Tops Duquesne 2-1 in Final Scrimmage

Pitt Outlasts Duquesne in Exhibition, 2-1The Panthers Conclude Exhibition Play
 
From University of Pittsburgh reports

PITTSBURGH – The Pitt men’s soccer team outlasted crosstown foe Duquesne 2-1 in exhibition play Saturday night at Ambrose Urbanic Field in the Petersen Sports Complex.
 
This was the final exhibition match for the Panthers, who conclude the preseason 1-1 after suffering a loss to West Virginia last Tuesday.
 

“We’ve come a long way since the start of preseason,” head coach Jay Vidovich said. 
“Fortunately everyone on the team played about 60 minutes and we’re healthy, organized, our ball speed is better and we found a couple goals. It was well done.”

 
Duquesne attempted 13 total shots, while the Panthers recorded seven with four on goal. The Pitt goalkeepers made four saves, three of which were made by redshirt freshman Jacob Rooth.
 
Junior Roosevelt Angulo got things started for the Panthers in the 19th minute as he made his way past three defenders just past midfield and sent the ball past the keeper to the left side.
 
In the second half, freshman Josh Coan found the head of fellow freshman Luca Mellor on a corner kick in the 54th minute.
 
After 90 minutes of regulation, the Panthers led 2-0 but would allow one goal by the Dukes in the second overtime of exhibition. Duquesne’s Fredrik Borenstein worked his way past two Pitt defenders in the box in the 105th minute, bringing the final score to 2-1 in favor of the Panthers.
 
The Panthers return to Ambrose Urbanic Field Friday, Aug. 26 to host Detroit at 7 p.m. in the season opener.
 

John Krysinsky

John Krysinsky has covered soccer and other sports for many years for various publications and media outlets. He is also author of 'Miracle on the Mon' -- a book about the Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC, which chronicles the club, particularly the early years of Highmark Stadium with the narrative leading up to and centered around a remarkable match that helped provide a spark for the franchise. John has covered sports for Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, DK Pittsburgh Sports, Pittsburgh Sports Report, has served as color commentator on Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC broadcasts, and worked with OPTA Stats and broadcast teams for US Open Cup and International Champions Cup matches held in the US. Krysinsky also served as the Head Men’s Soccer Coach at his alma mater, Point Park University, where he led the Pioneers to the first-ever winning seasons and playoff berths (1996-98); head coach of North Catholic boys (2007-08), associate head coach of Shady Side Academy boys (2009-2014).