University of Louisville Men's Soccer Team Draws 1-1 Against Boston College

The University of Louisville men's soccer team played a tough match against Boston College on Sunday, coming away with a 1-1 draw. Freshman goalkeeper AJ Piela had a standout performance, recording a career-best nine saves. The game's first goal was scored by Gage Guerra in the 53rd minute, but Boston College tied the game in the 86th minute. Despite being outshot 20-11, the Cardinals held strong until the end of the game.

Key Takeaways:

• The University of Louisville men's soccer team played a 1-1 draw against Boston College in ACC action on Sunday.
• Freshman goalkeeper AJ Piela recorded a career-best nine saves, matching the most by a UofL goalkeeper since Alex Svetanoff stopped 11 shots against Clemson last November.
• Gage Guerra scored the first goal of the game in the 53rd minute, his third of the season and first since the first two matches this season.
• Boston College outshot Louisville 20-11 and held a 7-3 edge in corner kicks.
• The game marked the Cardinals' second start for Piela, who performed well despite the threats from the Eagles.
• Louisville will next play Cal on the West Coast, marking its first-ever conference trip to the West Coast.

Statistics:

• The University of Louisville men's soccer team has a current record of 4-3-2, 0-2-2 in the ACC.
• Gage Guerra has scored three goals this season, tying him for the team lead.
• AJ Piela recorded a career-best nine saves in the game, the most by a UofL goalkeeper since Alex Svetanoff stopped 11 shots against Clemson last November.
• Boston College took 20 shots in the game, while Louisville took only 11.
• The Eagles held a 7-3 edge in corner kicks.

Sources:

• University of Louisville news release