DURHAM, NC – The Pitt men’s soccer team (7-3-4, 3-2-2 ACC) moved their unbeaten streak to five straight Friday night as they earned a hard fought 0-0 road draw at No. 2 Duke (10-0-4, 4-0-3 ACC).
The Blue Devils had the first scoring chance of the match in the 10th minute as Shakur Mohammed blasted a free ball at the top of the box over the Pitt goal. In the 23rd minute, the Panthers had their first shot as Mateo Maillefaud sent a cross into the box and Michael Sullivan headed it towards the right corner but Eliot Hamill made a diving stop to keep the match scoreless.
Pitt had the best chance of the opening half in the 30th minute as he broke free down the left flank and ripped a low shot on goal that was kicked away by the Duke keeper. The rebound was controlled by Josh Luchini and his rebound effort was blocked by the defender and covered by the keeper.
The Blue Devils had the first chance of the second half in the 54th minute as Mohammed found some space and ripped a shot that went just wide right of the Pitt goal.
After some back-and-forth play, the Panthers controlled the final eight minutes of action as they pressed for the game-winning marker. In the 82nd minute, Lucas Rosa was dragged down at the top of the box but his ensuing free kick from 20 yards out went just over the cross bar.
Pitt had a golden opportunity for the winner in the 87th minute as Rosa crossed a great ball to the left of the Duke net where Valentin Noel‘s…
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