September 6, 2019

 

RALEIGH – The NC State men’s soccer team (2-1-0) picked up its second win of the season on Friday evening, earning a 1-0 victory over visiting Longwood (1-1-0) at Dail Soccer Stadium.

 

The Wolfpack dominated the match and outshot the Lancers by a massive 18-3 margin that included an 8-1 edge in shots on target. Longwood goalkeeper Jacob Reimers made seven saves on the evening.

 

NC State scored the lone goal of the contest in the 34th minute. Senior Tyler Gabarra sent in a left-footed free kick that defender Jamie Smith headed on frame. Reimers made a difficult save, punching the ball back into the penalty area in the process. NC State freshman defender Pablo Pedregosa immediately ran on to the rebound and scored just inside the far post despite being simultaneously fouled hard by a Longwood defender.

 

Longwood’s best chance of the evening came in the 26th minute following a corner kick by Marcus Gronli. His service into the area was headed on target by Ander Etxaniz, but Wolfpack defender Jamie Smith was in a good position and headed the attempt off the line and out of harm’s way. NC State did not allow a single Longwood shot throughout the course of the final 64 minutes.

 

Postgame Notes

-Friday’s win was head coach George Kiefer’s 20th at NC State (20-14-7).

-The Wolfpack now holds a 5-1-0 lead in the series with Longwood.

-Goalkeeper Vincent Durand recorded the first clean sheet of his career in the victory.

-Freshman Tonny Temple earned his first career start on Friday evening.

 

NC State will play its first road match of the season on Tuesday, Sept. 10 at William & Mary. The Wolfpack will then host Boston College to open Atlantic Coast Conference play on Saturday, Sept. 14.

 

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