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Gallery: No. 8 Syracuse beats Northwestern, 3-1

By Josh Shub-Seltzer, Paul Schlesinger The Daily Orange

No. 8 Syracuse (3-0-1) dominated early, scoring all three of its goals in the first 20 minutes en route to 3-1 win over Northwestern (1-3) in the two teams’ first ever meeting Sunday night at SU Soccer Stadium.

It was partly sunny at the start of the game, but rain came during the game.
It was partly sunny at the start of the game, but rain came during the game. Josh Shub-Seltzer | Contributing Photographer
The win boosts Syracuse’s nonconference record to 37-4-2 dating back to 2012 and the three-goal performance puts the program at 244-16-7 when scoring more than three goals in a match.
The win boosts Syracuse’s nonconference record to 37-4-2 dating back to 2012 and the three-goal performance puts the program at 244-16-7 when scoring more than three goals in a match. Josh Shub-Seltzer | Contributing Photographer
SU huddles before the game.
SU huddles before the game. Josh Shub-Seltzer | Contributing Photographer
It took less than a minute for Syracuse to score its first goal.
It took less than a minute for Syracuse to score its first goal. Josh Shub-Seltzer | Contributing Photographer
The Orange celebrates a score early on.
The Orange celebrates a score early on. Josh Shub-Seltzer | Contributing Photographer
In the 12th minute, junior Jonathan Hagman scored on an assist from Johannes Pieles.
In the 12th minute, junior Jonathan Hagman scored on an assist from Johannes Pieles. Josh Shub-Seltzer | Contributing Photographer
The game at the SU Soccer Stadium was the final match of the Central New York Classic.
The game at the SU Soccer Stadium was the final match of the Central New York Classic. Josh Shub-Seltzer | Contributing Photographer
Hagman celebrates his second goal of the season.
Hagman celebrates his second goal of the season. Josh Shub-Seltzer | Contributing Photographer
Pat Castle started in front of usual starter Hendrik Hilpert, due to a violation of team rules. Hilpert entered the game later when Castle got hurt.
Pat Castle started in front of usual starter Hendrik Hilpert, due to a violation of team rules. Hilpert entered the game later when Castle got hurt. Josh Shub-Seltzer | Contributing Photographer
Pieles also assisted on the Orange's final goal in the 19th minute. He crossed the ball into the box where Buchanan took the ball in the air and headed it into the back of the net.
Pieles also assisted on the Orange's final goal in the 19th minute. He crossed the ball into the box where Buchanan took the ball in the air and headed it into the back of the net. Josh Shub-Seltzer | Contributing Photographer
Northwestern scored its only goal on a set piece in the 64th minute.
Northwestern scored its only goal on a set piece in the 64th minute. Josh Shub-Seltzer | Contributing Photographer
Syracuse outshot Northwestern, 11-4.
Syracuse outshot Northwestern, 11-4. Josh Shub-Seltzer | Contributing Photographer
SU earned 12 corner kicks to three for the Wildcats.
SU earned 12 corner kicks to three for the Wildcats. Josh Shub-Seltzer | Contributing Photographer
The Orange celebrates its second goal of the night, from Hagman, the junior attacking midfielder who finished second on the team in goals a year ago.
The Orange celebrates its second goal of the night, from Hagman, the junior attacking midfielder who finished second on the team in goals a year ago. Josh Shub-Seltzer | Contributing Photographer
“That’s Syracuse soccer in that first 30 minutes,” Syracuse head coach Ian McIntyre said of SU's hot start to the game.
“That’s Syracuse soccer in that first 30 minutes,” Syracuse head coach Ian McIntyre said of SU's hot start to the game. Josh Shub-Seltzer | Contributing Photographer
A tad over 1,000 fans filed into SU Soccer Stadium despite the rain, New York State Fair and Labor Day on Monday.
A tad over 1,000 fans filed into SU Soccer Stadium despite the rain, New York State Fair and Labor Day on Monday. Josh Shub-Seltzer | Contributing Photographer
“We work on this in practice a lot, just getting in the back post when the ball is on the other side for the wing backs,” Adnan Bakalovic said. “I saw Tajon have the ball … I just made my run and luckily the ball came to me and I tapped it in.”
“We work on this in practice a lot, just getting in the back post when the ball is on the other side for the wing backs,” Adnan Bakalovic said. “I saw Tajon have the ball … I just made my run and luckily the ball came to me and I tapped it in.” Josh Shub-Seltzer | Contributing Photographer
SU looks to find space.
SU looks to find space. Josh Shub-Seltzer | Contributing Photographer
“That’s Hagman,” McIntyre said. “Late runs in the box and he can score goals.”
“That’s Hagman,” McIntyre said. “Late runs in the box and he can score goals.” Josh Shub-Seltzer | Contributing Photographer
SU, the No. 8 team in the country, bounced back from a 1-1 tie to unranked-Princeton on Friday afternoon in the home opener.
SU, the No. 8 team in the country, bounced back from a 1-1 tie to unranked-Princeton on Friday afternoon in the home opener. Josh Shub-Seltzer | Contributing Photographer
“When we stretched the field wide,” some holes opened up between their back four,” McIntyre said. “And that final ball was in there.”
“When we stretched the field wide,” some holes opened up between their back four,” McIntyre said. “And that final ball was in there.” Josh Shub-Seltzer | Contributing Photographer
SU support staff assist with Castle's injury to the leg.
SU support staff assist with Castle's injury to the leg. Josh Shub-Seltzer | Contributing Photographer
“He’s just got a bit of stiffness in there,” McIntyre said of Castle. He later added Castle is “day to day.”
“He’s just got a bit of stiffness in there,” McIntyre said of Castle. He later added Castle is “day to day.” Josh Shub-Seltzer | Contributing Photographer
SU looks to push the tempo into opponent territory.
SU looks to push the tempo into opponent territory. Josh Shub-Seltzer | Contributing Photographer
Syracuse held the Wildcats to four shots without its best defender.
Syracuse held the Wildcats to four shots without its best defender. Josh Shub-Seltzer | Contributing Photographer
In the first half alone, Syracuse tallied eight shots, double its production just two days prior against Princeton.
In the first half alone, Syracuse tallied eight shots, double its production just two days prior against Princeton. Josh Shub-Seltzer | Contributing Photographer
Mo Adams, who led the SU defense without Kamal Miller (red card Friday), shined.
Mo Adams, who led the SU defense without Kamal Miller (red card Friday), shined. Josh Shub-Seltzer | Contributing Photographer
Buchanan leads SU with five points this season, including two goals.
Buchanan leads SU with five points this season, including two goals. Josh Shub-Seltzer | Contributing Photographer
Syracuse goes back on the road for its ACC opener at No. 12 Virginia on Friday, Sept. 8 at 7 p.m.
Syracuse goes back on the road for its ACC opener at No. 12 Virginia on Friday, Sept. 8 at 7 p.m. Josh Shub-Seltzer | Contributing Photographer
Sophomore defender John-Austin Ricks works with the ball.
Sophomore defender John-Austin Ricks works with the ball. Paul Schlesinger | Asst. Photo Editor
Hilpert booms it downfield.
Hilpert booms it downfield. Paul Schlesinger | Asst. Photo Editor
Freshman midfielder Simon Triantafillou corrals the ball.
Freshman midfielder Simon Triantafillou corrals the ball. Paul Schlesinger | Asst. Photo Editor
Freshman forward Petter Stangeland heads the ball.
Freshman forward Petter Stangeland heads the ball. Paul Schlesinger | Asst. Photo Editor
Ricks fights for position on a loose ball.
Ricks fights for position on a loose ball. Paul Schlesinger | Asst. Photo Editor
Freshman midfielder Djimon Johnson tracks down the ball.
Freshman midfielder Djimon Johnson tracks down the ball. Paul Schlesinger | Asst. Photo Editor
Jonathan Hagman heads the ball.
Jonathan Hagman heads the ball. Paul Schlesinger | Asst. Photo Editor
Junior forward/midfielder Hugo Delhommelle looks to facilitate.
Junior forward/midfielder Hugo Delhommelle looks to facilitate. Paul Schlesinger | Asst. Photo Editor
Freshman forward Tajon Buchanan
Freshman forward Tajon Buchanan Paul Schlesinger | Asst. Photo Editor
Ricks, a sophomore, jostles with an opponent.
Ricks, a sophomore, jostles with an opponent. Paul Schlesinger | Asst. Photo Editor
Stangeland heads the ball as rain falls.
Stangeland heads the ball as rain falls. Paul Schlesinger | Asst. Photo Editor
The SU Soccer Stadium grass stayed relatively dry Sunday night.
The SU Soccer Stadium grass stayed relatively dry Sunday night. Paul Schlesinger | Asst. Photo Editor
Published on September 3, 2017 at 11:37 pm

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