Extra Time: Callum Johnson
In the 13th minute of Clemson’s match against Syracuse on March 7, Callum Johnson slipped in behind the Orange’s defense and scored what turned out to be the game-winning goal from the top of the 18-yard box. Luis Felipe Fernandez-Salvador created the opportunity by playing a perfectly weighted pass across the field and into Johnson’s stride after springing a counter-attack opportunity in Clemson’s own defensive third. After receiving the pass with a positive touch, Johnson fired his shot around the Orange’s keeper while simultaneously being tackled to the ground. Rather than watching the ball hit the back of the net, Johnson knew he had scored by the crowd’s immediate roar.
Johnson’s Brace, Reid’s First Career Goal Lead No. 1 Clemson to Victory
CLEMSON, S.C. The first brace of Callum Johnson’s collegiate career, along with Isaiah Reid’s first goal as a Tiger, secured No. 1 Clemson a 3-1 victory over Syracuse on Sunday night at Historic Riggs Field. Clemson improves to 9-2-1 on the season following tonight’s result, while Syracuse drops to 1-5-3.
“I think our players came with the right mindset, which was to compete, and they competed against a team that was ready to compete in Syracuse,” said head coach Mike Noonan. “I was very proud of the players. Obviously, we got different players on the score-sheet, which is good to see. It was a good start for the guys.”
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