After navigating the previous rounds of the NCAA Tournament and defeating Oregon State to take its place in the College Cup Final, No. 2 Notre Dame men’s soccer came up short Monday night against No. 9 Clemson, a familiar foe.
The Tigers, who lost to Notre Dame by one goal in September, flipped the script with a 2-1 national championship win at Lane Family Stadium in Louisville, Kentucky.
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This Clemson team handed Notre Dame (13-3-6) a season-ending loss just as previous editions did in the 2021 College Cup semifinals and the 2022 ACC Championship.
Entering Monday’s College Cup Final, Notre Dame’s offense had scored at least two goals in five of its last six games, but the shots weren’t falling against Clemson (15-3-5). The Irish scored just one goal – a penalty kick from a top defender Paddy Burns – In the second to last minute of the competition.
Coach Chad RileyThe team finished with 15 shots, including five on target. Senior forward Daniel Russo He was Notre Dame’s main aggressor with four shots, while Burns and the small forward Matthew Rowe Trailing by three shots each. Burns and the Emerging Defenders Josh Ramsey And Kyle Jennenbacher They were the only three starters in the Irish team to play the full 90 minutes.
Although Notre Dame had several close shots, the Irish couldn’t convert against a Clemson defense led by the sophomore goaltender. Joseph Andima. The Tigers were called for 17 fouls and fought Notre Dame’s rhythm and ball progression with physicality.
Clemson’s offense was led by its senior linebackers Brandon Parrish And Othman SyllaWho scored the Tigers’ goals in the first and second periods, respectively. Sela’s shot was helped by a great striker Alex Meinhard.
Riley He started as a great goalkeeper Brian DoddWho had a 12-2 record before the loss. Dodd finished with one save, his lowest total since the Irish defeated Pittsburgh in October.
Box scores: Clemson 2, Notre Dame 1
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The Notre Dame men’s soccer team faced a tough defeat in the College Cup against Clemson, and despite putting up an impressive fight, they were unable to capitalize on their efforts. The loss has undoubtedly been a disappointment for the team and their fans, but it has also served as a learning opportunity and motivation for future success. The Notre Dame men’s soccer team is determined to bounce back stronger than ever and continue to strive for excellence in the upcoming seasons.