Saturday, September 16
XU Soccer Complex
7 PM
Xavier University
5-1-1, 1-0BIG EAST
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#9 Georgetown
4-1-1, 0-1BIG EAST
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OT 1
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Georgetown
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Xavier
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Samson Sergi's Golden Goal Sends Xavier Men's Soccer to 1-0 Win Over No. 9 Georgetown
09.16.17 | Men's Soccer
Musketeers improve to 7-2-1 against United Soccer Coaches Top 10 since 2010 overtime win
CINCINNATI -Â Redshirt sophomore Samson Sergi sent a header in for the game-winning golden goal in the 92nd minute as Xavier men's soccer prevailed 1-0 in overtime against No. 9 Georgetown on Saturday at the XU Soccer Complex.Â
Sergi's goal was his fourth of the season with junior Simen Hestnes getting the assist off a corner kick early in the extra period.
With the win, the Musketeers improved to 5-1-1 and 1-0 in the BIG EAST. Georgetown dropped to 4-1-1 with the result.
In a back-and-forth match, Georgetown led 16-13 in shots and XU held a 6-2 edge in corners.
Redshirt freshman goalkeeper Zach Nelson came up with three massive saves in the second half to keep the Hoyas off the scoreboard as both teams pressed for a late goal.
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• Xavier improves to an incredible 7-2-1 against the United Soccer Coaches' Top 10 since 2010, all coming under head coach Andy Fleming.
• Xavier also improved to 11-10-4 overall against Top 25 opponents in the same time frame.
• XU improved to 22-11-4 in BIG EAST play since joining the conference ahead of the 2013 season.
• The Musketeers now lead the all-time series with Georgetown, 4-3.
• XU extended its unbeaten streak to six straight since dropping its opener in late August. The unbeaten streak is the longest for the Musketeers since a nine-game spurt in 2014.
• The Musketeers took a 6-2 edge in corner kicks on the evening and have now taken 59 corners on the year against just 18 for their opponents.
• The golden goal was Sergi's first game-winner in a Xavier uniform and his fourth tally of the season.
• Xavier was outshot for the first time this season, 16-13.
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92' | Xavier 1-0 | Samson Sergi finished in the air, sending a header far post off a cross from Simen Hestnes for the golden goal win.
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Xavier vs. No. 9 Georgetown by Xavier Musketeers on Exposure
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• Xavier returns to action on Wednesday, Sept. 20 at Kentucky for a 7:30 p.m. match.
Sergi's goal was his fourth of the season with junior Simen Hestnes getting the assist off a corner kick early in the extra period.
With the win, the Musketeers improved to 5-1-1 and 1-0 in the BIG EAST. Georgetown dropped to 4-1-1 with the result.
In a back-and-forth match, Georgetown led 16-13 in shots and XU held a 6-2 edge in corners.
Redshirt freshman goalkeeper Zach Nelson came up with three massive saves in the second half to keep the Hoyas off the scoreboard as both teams pressed for a late goal.
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• Xavier improves to an incredible 7-2-1 against the United Soccer Coaches' Top 10 since 2010, all coming under head coach Andy Fleming.
• Xavier also improved to 11-10-4 overall against Top 25 opponents in the same time frame.
• XU improved to 22-11-4 in BIG EAST play since joining the conference ahead of the 2013 season.
• The Musketeers now lead the all-time series with Georgetown, 4-3.
• XU extended its unbeaten streak to six straight since dropping its opener in late August. The unbeaten streak is the longest for the Musketeers since a nine-game spurt in 2014.
• The Musketeers took a 6-2 edge in corner kicks on the evening and have now taken 59 corners on the year against just 18 for their opponents.
• The golden goal was Sergi's first game-winner in a Xavier uniform and his fourth tally of the season.
• Xavier was outshot for the first time this season, 16-13.
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 HOW THEY SCORED |
92' | Xavier 1-0 | Samson Sergi finished in the air, sending a header far post off a cross from Simen Hestnes for the golden goal win.
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Xavier vs. No. 9 Georgetown by Xavier Musketeers on Exposure
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 NEXT UP |
• Xavier returns to action on Wednesday, Sept. 20 at Kentucky for a 7:30 p.m. match.
Team Stats
GU
XU
Goals
0
1
Shots
16
13
Shots on Goal
3
3
Saves
2
3
Corners
2
6
Fouls
9
12
Scoring Plays
SERGI, Samson (4)
Assisted By: Hestnes, Simen
Header from near post from corner
91:21
Game Leaders
Players
Shots
3
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
4
SOG
2
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
2
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
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