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@PITT_MSocc Come Up Short To #2 N. Carolina, 1-0 #ACC

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John Krysinsky
September 18, 2016

With a result that had to be encouraging if anything, Pitt men’s soccer team fell 1-0 to ACC opponent No. 2 ranked team in the Nation — North Carolina Friday night at Fetzer Field.

With the loss, Jay Vidovich’s Panthers’ fall to 1-4-1 and 0-2-0 in conference play, while the nationally-ranked Tar Heels improve to 5-1-0 and 2-0-0 in the ACC.

North Carolina finished the match with an 11-3 advantage in shots, with six on goal.

Although allowing one goal, redshirt freshman Mikal Outcalt made five saves through the 90 minutes, totaling 26 on the season.

The Tar Heels’ lone goal came in the 37th minute as Cam Lindley took the free kick, passing it to Tucker Hume who then sent it to Walker Hume. In traffic, Hume sent the ball past Outcalt in the lower right corner from 18 yards out.

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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).