Men's Soccer Ties No. 12 Rutgers 3-3
9/4/2004 12:00:00 AM | Men's Soccer
Men's Soccer Ties No. 12 Rutgers 3-3
9/4/2004
PISCATAWAY, NJ
The Scarlet Knights took a 3-2 advantage late in regulation, but Pittsburgh countered with less than six minutes remaining to forge the tie in double overtime. Rutgers controlled play early and 15 minutes into the match senior Andrew Herman scored his first career goal. Herman intercepted a pass and raced down an open field, beating the Panthers goalie for the score. The goal was the first of two Herman scored on the night. Pittsburgh regrouped and went on the attack when Keeyan Young netted a goal in the 31st minute to tie the match at 1-1. Just before halftime, Pittsburgh was the beneficiary of a misplay by the Rutgers back line which resulted in an own goal for the Panthers. Rutgers junior Abdul Kargbo headed the ball back to goalie George Vasilakis in an apparent clear attempt, however, Vasilakis was not in position for a clear. The miscommunication resulted in a 2-1 halftime edge for Pittsburgh. Rutgers had several opportunities in the second half, but could not finish several close opportunities. The Scarlet Knights finally netted the equalizer with 11 minutes remaining as Herman punched home a feed from senior Gustavo Mora. Mora received a ball in the box and fooled the defense by passing on the shot and kicking it over to Herman, who netted his second goal of the night, igniting a celebration on the field. Rutgers went up 3-2 just 35 seconds later when Tommy Gray served a perfect ball in the box where senior Brian Johnson headed the ball in from 15 yards out. Pittsburgh was able to capitalize on a corner kick, with Billy Brush heading in the cross from Chris Bastidas to tie the match at 3-3 with a little more than five minutes to play in regulation. The Scarlet Knights outshot the Panthers, 13-7, holding a 5-3 advantage on corner kicks. Vasilakis earned his first regular-season start in goal, recording two saves. Pittsburgh goalkeeper Justin Lowery made four saves.