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Blue Devils Defeat UNC Asheville, 3-0, in Exhibition
8/13/2023 5:56:00 PM | Men's Soccer
DURHAM – The Duke men's soccer team defeated UNC Asheville, 3-0, in an exhibition match on Sunday afternoon. The Blue Devils, ranked No. 4 nationally in the preseason poll, used goals from Ruben Mesalles, Andrew Myerson and Sebastian Docters to pick up the win in their first preseason action of the 2023 season.
HOW IT HAPPENED
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HOW IT HAPPENED
- The two teams played a full 90 minutes on Sunday, after playing only 20 minutes at UNC Asheville on Saturday afternoon before inclement weather forced a postponement. The match was split into three, 30-minute periods due to the heat.
- Three Blue Devils' newcomers made their first start in a Duke uniform – Forster Ajago, Ulfur Bjornsson and Julian Eyestone.
- Ruben Mesalles opened Duke's ledger with a header at the back post shortly into the second period. The Sarasota, Fla., native is coming off a sophomore campaign last season that saw Mesalles score two goals and connect on five assists.
- The second goal of the afternoon came via freshman Andrew Myerson, who streaked into the box and put home his first goal in a Duke uniform with a sliding effort at the back post. Myerson, a midfielder and defender from Issaquah, Wash., finished his high school career with six goals and two assists, while serving as a team captain during his senior season.
- The third and final goal found the back of the net courtesy of Sebastian Docters. The junior midfielder was on the receiving end of a cross from Felix Barajas and slotted home the closing goal of the afternoon.
- No. 4 Duke returns to action on Tuesday, Aug. 15, when the Blue Devils welcome UNC Wilmington to Koskinen Stadium for an exhibition match. First touch is scheduled for 7 p.m., and admission is free for all fans.
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