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No. 20 Duke Draws San Diego in Season Opener Thursday
8/23/2024 12:15:00 AM | Men's Soccer
SAN DIEGO, CALIF. – No. 20 Duke men's soccer played to a 2-2 draw in Thursday's season opener in San Diego, California. The Blue Devils used two second-half goals to get back into the match, after trailing 1-0 at the half.
Junior Jose Ortega recorded his first career goal just after halftime, receiving a pass from Ulfur Bjornsson to level the score in the 48th minute. Less than 10 minutes later, Bjornsson added a goal of his own, giving Duke its first lead of 2024, 2-1.
HOW IT HAPPENED
NOTES
UP NEXT
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Junior Jose Ortega recorded his first career goal just after halftime, receiving a pass from Ulfur Bjornsson to level the score in the 48th minute. Less than 10 minutes later, Bjornsson added a goal of his own, giving Duke its first lead of 2024, 2-1.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Duke and San Diego opened the match feeling each other out for the first six minutes of play before the Toreros produced the first chance of the contest.
- San Diego scored in the 26th minute, as Oliver Rhoades finished into the top right corner of the goal with his left foot from just outside the box, 1-0.
- To begin the second half, Ulfur Bjornsson created a chance in the 48th minute, finding Jose Ortega for the equalizer, 1-1.
- Bjornsson followed up his impressive buildup in the 55th minute, walking in from 30 yards out and hitting a shot into the top right corner of the goal to give Duke its first lead of the evening, 2-1. Felix Barajas assisted Bjornsson's first goal of the season.
- In the 70th minute, the Toreros were awarded a penalty kick as Simon Duus Muller tied the match, 2-2.
NOTES
- Junior Jose Ortega recorded his first career goal in Thursday's opener, finishing with his right foot from inside the six-yard box.
- Sophomore Ulfur Bjornsson picked up where he left off in 2023, tallying his first goal of the season and 11th of his career on Thursday.
- The Blue Devils produced 10 shots in Thursday's contest, with seven being on goal.
- Duke and San Diego were deadlocked at five corners aside.
- Under head coach John Kerr, the Blue Devils are now 8-4-5 in season openers.
UP NEXT
- No. 20 Duke continues its West Coast swing, traveling to La Jolla, California, for a match with UC San Diego on Sunday, Aug. 25. Kickoff is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET.
To stay up to date with Blue Devils men's soccer, follow the team on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook by searching "DukeMSOC".
Duke Centennial
In 2024, Duke celebrates its Centennial, marking one hundred years since Trinity College became Duke University. Duke will use this historic milestone to deepen the understanding of its history, inspire pride and strengthen bonds and partnerships, and prepare for a second century of continued excellence and impactful leadership. To learn more, please visit 100.duke.edu
#GoDuke
Team Stats
DUKE
USD
Goals
2
2
Shots
10
12
Shots on Goal
7
6
Saves
4
5
Corners
5
5
Fouls
10
16
Scoring Plays
Oliver Rhoades (1)
26 passed to 7 on right wing; 7 dribbled 20 or so yards toward edge of penalty box and hit left-footer into upper right from 20 yards
25:06
Jose Ortega (1)
Assisted By: Ulfur Bjornsson
Right-sided cross by 18 deflected; 9 passed from end line for first-timed right-footer off left post and in
47:09
Ulfur Bjornsson (1)
Assisted By: Felix Barajas
Right-footed banger from 25 yards on left side to upper right
54:12
Simon Duus Muller
Right-footed penalty shot into bottom left after foul by 21 on 10 inside box
69:10
Game Leaders
Players
Shots
4
SOG
4
Goals
1
Assists
1
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
0
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
3
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
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