DURHAM, N.C. – No. 20 Duke men’s soccer surged in the second half of Friday’s final exhibition, scoring two goals to down No. 16 Georgetown, 3-1, at Koskinen Stadium. The Blue Devils complete the preseason 2-0-1 and begin the 2024 season in San Diego, California, against San Diego and UC San Diego.
The Blue Devils and the Hoyas played an extra 45-minute period on Friday, with Cameron Kerr receiving a pass from Andrew Myerson to net an extra-period goal.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- In the ninth minute of the match, Georgetown opened the scoring with a right-footed shot from just inside the penalty area, 1-0.
- Following a strong buildup in the midfield, Drew Kerr rocketed a shot from the left side, beating the keeper to level the scoring, 1-1.
- Duke ended the first half leading the Hoyas in shots 10-4, while also taking the only corner of the first half.
- To begin the second half, the Blue Devils created chances on net, before Adam Luckhurst was awarded a penalty kick in the 64th minute, 2-1.
- With time dwindling in the second half, the Blue Devils created a strong buildup as Ulfur Bjornsson used a strong left-footed chance that the Georgetown keeper spilled, to free Luke Thomas for Duke’s third goal of the evening.
NOTES
- Duke registered 16 shots in Friday’s contest, outshooting the Hoyas 16-5.
- The Blue Devils created eight corners on the night, holding the Hoyas without an attempt.
- Graduate student Adam Luckhurst netted his third preseason goal, converting on the penalty kick in the 64th minute.
- Junior Drew Kerr tallied his second preseason goal, leveling the match at one a side.
- Graduate student Luke Thomas cleaned up a mess in front of the net, converting on the keeper’s spilled chance to give the Blue Devils a 3-1 lead late in the match.
- Duke completes the preseason 2-0-1, earning victories against Coastal Carolina and Georgetown.
UP NEXT
- The Blue Devils begin the 2024 campaign on Thursday, Aug. 22 in San Diego, California. Kickoff is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET.
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