No. 4 Duke Finishes With 1-1 Draw Against Yale

Tuesday, September 27

Durham, N.C.

7 P.M.

Duke University

Yale

No. 4 Duke Finishes With 1-1 Draw Against Yale

9/27/2022 10:31:00 PM | Men's Soccer

Box Score FINAL GAME BOOK

DURHAM – The fourth-ranked Duke men's soccer team battled through 19 fouls on Tuesday evening, playing to a 1-1 draw against Yale. Felix Barajas scored his first goal of the season, and the Blue Devils (6-0-2) finished the contest with eight shots on goal but were met by a strong defensive effort by the Bulldogs (4-0-3) that limited Duke's offense to just the one goal.

HOW IT HAPPENED

Duke started the game on the offensive attack, earning multiple corner kicks within the first 10 minutes of play.
Yale was assessed two yellow cards in the span of 20 seconds in the 10th and 11th minute, helping set the competitive tone for the contest.
Duke's offense was presented with scoring opportunities as the half wound on, with Shakur Mohammed sending a shot wide right in the 22nd minute and Wayne Frederick having an attempt saved in the 30th minute.
Felix Barajas scored his first goal of the season in the 40th minute, knocking home a shot from the back post after a cross from Ruben Mesalles was set up by midfielder Peter Stroud.
The intensity ramped up after halftime, with Duke being assessed two yellow cards in the span of 10 seconds in the 48th minute.
Yale increased their offensive pressure in the ensuing minutes, taking four shots and two corners between the 51st and 58th minute.
The Bulldogs leveled the score in the 69th minute with a goal slotted into the back of the net from inside the six-yard box amidst a scrum of players.
Yale went a man down shortly after in the 71st minute with a straight red.
Duke pressed forward for the remainder of the game but was met by a strong Yale defensive line and several saves by the goalkeeper.

NOTES

Duke remains unbeaten in 2022, extending its best start to a season under John Kerr to eight games.
Felix Barajas scored his first goal of 2022 after scoring three during his freshman season in 2021.
Ruben Mesalles has tallied three points in the last two games after his assist against Yale and his goal against Boston College.
Peter Stroud made his fourth appearance in the box score this season after he helped set up Duke's goal in the first half.

QUOTES

"They were aggressive and chippy, and we had to deal with it and stand up to it. … A lot of frustration out there and it got a bit chippy down the stretch, although it was chippy all game. They came to play, and they came to mix it up and we got to deal with it."—head coach John Kerr.
"I guess I got my rhythm back. I've had some injuries and stuff. Honestly, prior to the assist, I was not doing too well. My passes weren't going, but I hit it well and I know Felix [Barajas] very well and I know he'll be there. He's got an eye for goal." – Ruben Mesalles on his assist.

UP NEXT

The No. 4 Blue Devils will travel to take on No. 1 Wake Forest on Saturday evening in Winston-Salem. The Demon Deacons (9-0-0, 3-0-0) were idle on Tuesday evening and most recently beat then-No. 10 Clemson, 6-1 on Saturday, Sept. 24. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Saturday night at Spry Stadium and streaming live on ACC Network Extra.

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