Sept. 1, 2010
Box Score
Duquesne's men's soccer team opened its 2010 season Wednesday evening with a 2-0 loss to visiting St. Francis on Rooney Field.
After a non-eventful first half which featured just seven total combined shots and three corner kicks, the Dukes turned up the offensive intensity early in the second half, firing seven shots with seven corner kicks in the first 20 minutes to control play.
A defensive breakdown in the 74th minute however led to a St. Francis goal and the Red Flash followed 13 minutes later for the final advantage.
Dave Cassanelli and Sean Gardner led the Dukes with three shots each as DU outshot SFU, 14-8 for the game and had a decisive 10-2 lead in corners.
The Red and Blue return to action on Saturday, Sept. 4 as they host Robert Morris at 1:00 on Rooney Field.
