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Gallery: Wake Forest holds off Syracuse, 1-0

By Max Freund Asst. Photo Editor
Overall, Wake Forest outshot Syracuse, 14-6.
Overall, Wake Forest outshot Syracuse, 14-6. Max Freund | Contributing Photographer
The Demon Deacons tallied 10 shots on goal to SU's three.
The Demon Deacons tallied 10 shots on goal to SU's three. Max Freund | Contributing Photographer
However, SU did manage five corners to WFU's three.
However, SU did manage five corners to WFU's three. Max Freund | Contributing Photographer
Syracuse senior keeper Courtney Brosnan tied her season-high with nine saves on the night for the Orange.
Syracuse senior keeper Courtney Brosnan tied her season-high with nine saves on the night for the Orange. Max Freund | Contributing Photographer
Thursday night’s game came down to several chances on which SU could not convert.
Thursday night’s game came down to several chances on which SU could not convert. Max Freund | Contributing Photographer
With nine saves in the game, Brosnan has surpassed the 275 saves mark. She ranks third in program history for saves, behind Eliza Bennett-Hattan (331) and Brittany Anghel (303).
With nine saves in the game, Brosnan has surpassed the 275 saves mark. She ranks third in program history for saves, behind Eliza Bennett-Hattan (331) and Brittany Anghel (303). Max Freund | Contributing Photographer
“We panicked when we had possession in the first half and resorted to the long ball,” SU head coach Phil Wheddon said. “When you’re playing against trees like they have at the back, winning balls in the air, you’re playing into their strengths.”
“We panicked when we had possession in the first half and resorted to the long ball,” SU head coach Phil Wheddon said. “When you’re playing against trees like they have at the back, winning balls in the air, you’re playing into their strengths.” Max Freund | Contributing Photographer
Players fight for position just in front of the goal.
Players fight for position just in front of the goal. Max Freund | Contributing Photographer
The lone goal of the game came in the 31st minute of the match.
The lone goal of the game came in the 31st minute of the match. Max Freund | Contributing Photographer
The goal occurred when a Wake Forest defender passed the ball into the box, allowing Hannah Betfort to sail the ball into the top left corner of the goal.
The goal occurred when a Wake Forest defender passed the ball into the box, allowing Hannah Betfort to sail the ball into the top left corner of the goal. Max Freund | Contributing Photographer
Syracuse outshot Wake Forest in the second half, 5-4.
Syracuse outshot Wake Forest in the second half, 5-4. Max Freund | Contributing Photographer
With the loss, SU dropped to 3-2-1 at home in 2017.
With the loss, SU dropped to 3-2-1 at home in 2017. Max Freund | Contributing Photographer
Syracuse plays next on Sunday at 1 p.m. against No. 19 Clemson at SU Soccer Stadium.
Syracuse plays next on Sunday at 1 p.m. against No. 19 Clemson at SU Soccer Stadium. Max Freund | Contributing Photographer
Published on September 21, 2017 at 11:52 pm
Contact Max: mefreund@syr.edu

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