September 1, 2019

RALEIGH – The NC State men’s soccer team (1-1-0) endured a 1-0 defeat to visiting St. John’s (2-0-0) Sunday evening in a double overtime thriller at Dail Soccer Stadium.  

Wolfpack defender Jamie Smith came inches from scoring the decisive goal in the 98th minute with a free kick that was deflected just enough by goalkeeper Luka Gavran to ping off the crossbar and back into play. Just a few minutes later, redshirt senior goalkeeper Vincent Durand saved a penalty in the 102nd minute to keep the match level at 0-0 in the second overtime period.

St. John’s was able to come away with the victory when Tani Oluwaseyi found the ball at his feet from a deflected Skage Simonsen pass in the 107th minute. Oluwaseyi took advantage of his opportunity, just beating an outstretched Durand to the far post to score the winning goal.

Postmatch Notes

-Sunday’s loss snapped a 12-match home unbeaten streak. The Wolfpack went 8-0-3 in Raleigh last season and had not lost a match at Dail Soccer Stadium since Nov. 1, 2017.

-The series between NC State and St. John’s is now even at 1-1-0.

-The teams combined for just two shots in the first half but combined for nine in the second half.

NC State returns to action at home on Friday, Sept. 6 when Longwood comes to Raleigh. Kickoff between the Wolfpack and the Lancers is scheduled for 7 pm from Dail Soccer Stadium. Live streaming coverage will be provided by ACCNX.

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