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Gallery: Syracuse falls in fifth straight home game to North Carolina State, 2-1

By Josh Shub-Seltzer Staff Photographer

Syracuse (5-6-2, 0-4-1 Atlantic Coast) dropped its fifth straight home game for the first time since 2009 in a 2-1 loss to North Carolina State (6-4-1, 2-3) on Friday night at SU Soccer Stadium. The Orange fell behind 2-0 and were unable to complete the comeback despite having six more corners and outshooting the Wolfpack. Check out the best image’s from the loss.

The Orange entered the matchup having lost four straight at home.
The Orange entered the matchup having lost four straight at home. Josh Shub-Seltzer | Staff Photographer
Mo Adams missed SU's previous game because of yellow card accumulation.
Mo Adams missed SU's previous game because of yellow card accumulation. Josh Shub-Seltzer | Staff Photographer
After scoring on his penalty kick, Kamal Miller grabs the ball and runs back toward midfield.
After scoring on his penalty kick, Kamal Miller grabs the ball and runs back toward midfield. Josh Shub-Seltzer | Staff Photographer
Miller beat goalkeeper Leon Krapf to the right corner.
Miller beat goalkeeper Leon Krapf to the right corner. Josh Shub-Seltzer | Staff Photographer
Jonathan Hagman finished with one shot in the loss.
Jonathan Hagman finished with one shot in the loss. Josh Shub-Seltzer | Staff Photographer
Sondre Norheim looked to create offense by sending in crosses. But most of the time, it ended up in the hands of Krapf.
Sondre Norheim looked to create offense by sending in crosses. But most of the time, it ended up in the hands of Krapf. Josh Shub-Seltzer | Staff Photographer
Syracuse had seven corner kicks to NC State's one.
Syracuse had seven corner kicks to NC State's one. Josh Shub-Seltzer | Staff Photographer
Miller's penalty kick was his second goal of the year.
Miller's penalty kick was his second goal of the year. Josh Shub-Seltzer | Staff Photographer
Miller goes up for a header.
Miller goes up for a header. Josh Shub-Seltzer | Staff Photographer
Adams nearly scored from outside the penalty area. His shot was deflected and bounced off the goalkeeper Krapf.
Adams nearly scored from outside the penalty area. His shot was deflected and bounced off the goalkeeper Krapf. Josh Shub-Seltzer | Staff Photographer
Jan Breitenmoser finished with no shots on Friday.
Jan Breitenmoser finished with no shots on Friday. Josh Shub-Seltzer | Staff Photographer
Tajon Buchanan led SU with two shots, but couldn't find the back of the net.
Tajon Buchanan led SU with two shots, but couldn't find the back of the net. Josh Shub-Seltzer | Staff Photographer
Krapf stops Buchanan from a potential goal.
Krapf stops Buchanan from a potential goal. Josh Shub-Seltzer | Staff Photographer
Buchanan used his speed and skills to create separation and offense for the Orange.
Buchanan used his speed and skills to create separation and offense for the Orange. Josh Shub-Seltzer | Staff Photographer
Krapf finished with four saves.
Krapf finished with four saves. Josh Shub-Seltzer | Staff Photographer
SU goalkeeper Hendrik Hilpert dives for a ball.
SU goalkeeper Hendrik Hilpert dives for a ball. Josh Shub-Seltzer | Staff Photographer
The Orange outshot NC State nine to five.
The Orange outshot NC State nine to five. Josh Shub-Seltzer | Staff Photographer
Justin Earle started at defense for the Orange for the second straight game.
Justin Earle started at defense for the Orange for the second straight game. Josh Shub-Seltzer | Staff Photographer
Buchanan pushes upfield.
Buchanan pushes upfield. Josh Shub-Seltzer | Staff Photographer
After a NC State goal, Buchanan walks off in the distance.
After a NC State goal, Buchanan walks off in the distance. Josh Shub-Seltzer | Staff Photographer
Mamadou Balde made his second straight start on Friday.
Mamadou Balde made his second straight start on Friday. Josh Shub-Seltzer | Staff Photographer
The Orange couldn't find the back of the net off its set pieces.
The Orange couldn't find the back of the net off its set pieces. Josh Shub-Seltzer | Staff Photographer
Delhomelle after SU's loss: “It’s very hard to find something positive after that.”
Delhomelle after SU's loss: “It’s very hard to find something positive after that.” Josh Shub-Seltzer | Staff Photographer
Norheim helped push the offense upfield and was extremely active.
Norheim helped push the offense upfield and was extremely active. Josh Shub-Seltzer | Staff Photographer
Hagman on the Syracuse loss: "We’re struggling to score goals and that’s what soccer’s about. That’s why we’re losing."
Hagman on the Syracuse loss: "We’re struggling to score goals and that’s what soccer’s about. That’s why we’re losing." Josh Shub-Seltzer | Staff Photographer
Norheim controls possession.
Norheim controls possession. Josh Shub-Seltzer | Staff Photographer
John-Austin Ricks goes up for a header.
John-Austin Ricks goes up for a header. Josh Shub-Seltzer | Staff Photographer
Buchanan had one shot on goal.
Buchanan had one shot on goal. Josh Shub-Seltzer | Staff Photographer
Delhommelle stands off in the distance alone after SU's loss.
Delhommelle stands off in the distance alone after SU's loss. Josh Shub-Seltzer | Staff Photographer
Syracuse lost its fifth straight home game for the first time since 2009.
Syracuse lost its fifth straight home game for the first time since 2009. Josh Shub-Seltzer | Staff Photographer
The Orange had six second-half shots to the Wolfpack's two.
The Orange had six second-half shots to the Wolfpack's two. Josh Shub-Seltzer | Staff Photographer
SU takes on Boston College next Friday.
SU takes on Boston College next Friday. Josh Shub-Seltzer | Staff Photographer
"We scored on a penalty kick, nothing else. It’s not good enough," Hagman said.
"We scored on a penalty kick, nothing else. It’s not good enough," Hagman said. Josh Shub-Seltzer | Staff Photographer
Syracuse head coach Ian McIntyre answers questions after the loss.
Syracuse head coach Ian McIntyre answers questions after the loss. Josh Shub-Seltzer | Staff Photographer
Miller answers questions after the loss.
Miller answers questions after the loss. Josh Shub-Seltzer | Staff Photographer
Published on October 6, 2017 at 10:51 pm

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