McDonnell Keys Late Rally in 3-2 BU Win over UMass

Friday, September 7

Boston, MA

7 PM

Boston University

1-2-1

Massachusetts

2-2-1

UMass

Boston University

McDonnell Keys Late Rally in 3-2 BU Win over UMass

September 7, 2018 | Men's Soccer

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BOSTON – Highlighted by reigning Patriot League Offensive Player of the Week Matt McDonnell's second multi-goal performance in three contests, the Boston University men's soccer team rallied to defeat defending Atlantic 10 champion UMass, 3-2, on Friday night at Nickerson Field.

The Terriers (1-2-1) scored all three goals in the second half, including two within a 34-second span, to snap the Minutemen's (2-2-1) three-game unbeaten streak. Freshman Kari Petursson delivered the decisive blow at 84:09.

HOW IT HAPPENED

UMass got on the scoreboard first in the 41st minute when Jack Fulton took a quick shot at the right post off a service pass into the box.
Trailing at the half, the Terriers took advantage of a costly Minutemen penalty at 55:20 near the UMass goal line, as junior Satchel Cortet sent a low cross on the free kick through multiple defenders to an open McDonnell to finish off for the equalizer.
Seven minutes later, Brandon Merklin headed in a teammate's header set up by Fulton's cross to put UMass back ahead, 2-1, at 62:59.
With under seven minutes remaining in regulation, senior Josh Barkoff sent a cross from the left side of the field to sophomore Toti Knutsson, who collected the ball inside the UMass box and rifled a shot attempt saved by a diving Trey Miller.
McDonnell pounced on the loose rebound to tie the game again at 83:35.
34 seconds later in what proved to be the game winner, Petursson brought the ball up the left side and launched a 25-yard shot at the right post over the outstretched arms of Miller.

GAME NOTES

McDonnell now owns five goals in the last three contests after totaling seven through his first 35 appearances as a Terrier.
Petursson became the first Terrier other than McDonnell to score a goal this season.
Knutsson has three assists this year after totaling five last season in 16 contests, while Barkoff earned his first career helper in the game.
BU totaled 11 shots in the second half after attempting one in the first to finish ahead, 12-7, as UMass owned a 3-1 advantage in corner kicks.
The two teams combined for 33 fouls in the hard-fought, physical contest.
BU is now 3-0-1 in the last four home meetings against UMass and is 9-3-2 overall at Nickerson Field under head coach Neil Roberts.
The Terriers moved to 1-1-1 against in-state opponents following an earlier 3-3 draw at BC and 2-0 loss to America East preseason favorite UMass Lowell with Harvard, Holy Cross and Northeastern remaining on the schedule.

NEXT UP: DARTMOUTH

The Terriers will kick off a three-game road trip against the Ivy League with a visit to Dartmouth on Tuesday (Sept. 11) at 5 p.m.
Fans will be able to watch the action on ESPN+.
BU is 5-1-3 against the Big Green under Roberts, most recently pulling out a 1-0 home win in 2016 after posting a 3-1 victory at then-No. 25 Dartmouth in 2014.