DURHAM – The fourth-ranked Duke men’s soccer team battled through 19 fouls on Tuesday evening, playing to a 1-1 draw against Yale. Felix Barajas scored his first goal of the season, and the Blue Devils (6-0-2) finished the contest with eight shots on goal but were met by a strong defensive effort by the Bulldogs (4-0-3) that limited Duke’s offense to just the one goal.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Duke started the game on the offensive attack, earning multiple corner kicks within the first 10 minutes of play.
- Yale was assessed two yellow cards in the span of 20 seconds in the 10th and 11th minute, helping set the competitive tone for the contest.
- Duke’s offense was presented with scoring opportunities as the half wound on, with Shakur Mohammed sending a shot wide right in the 22nd minute and Wayne Frederick having an attempt saved in the 30th minute.
- Felix Barajas scored his first goal of the season in the 40th minute, knocking home a shot from the back post after a cross from Ruben Mesalles was set up by midfielder Peter Stroud.
- The intensity ramped up after halftime, with Duke being assessed two yellow cards in the span of 10 seconds in the 48th minute.
- Yale increased their offensive pressure in the ensuing minutes, taking four shots and two corners between the 51st and 58th minute.
- The Bulldogs leveled the score in the 69th minute with a goal slotted into the back of the net from inside the six-yard box amidst a scrum of players.
- Yale went a man down shortly after in the 71st minute with a straight red.
- Duke pressed forward for the remainder of…
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