Clemson Falls to Pitt 1-0 in ACC Tournament First Round
Fourth-seed Clemson men's soccer was defeated by 13-seed Pitt with a final score of 1-0 after a strong defensive effort by the Tigers. Clemson’s record stands at 8-5-3, while Pitt improves to 6-6-5.
Match Statistics
- Clemson out-shot Pitt 20-5 overall.
- Tigers earned nine corner kicks; Pitt had none.
- Clemson held possession 56% compared to Pitt’s 44%.
- The Tigers’ defense limited Pitt to only 11% of the match time inside or near the penalty box.
Key Players and Moments
Abdou Mane led Clemson’s offense with four shots, followed closely by Lukas Magnason, Ransford Gyan, and Misei Yoshizawa, each with three shots.
“In the 7th minute, Pitt scored the only goal of the match to take the lead 1-0.”
The Tigers responded strongly in the second half, producing 13 shots and seven corners but were unable to score.
Looking Ahead
Clemson now awaits their fate in the NCAA College Cup selection. The NCAA College Cup Selection Show is scheduled for November 17.
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