No. 5 Stanford men's soccer defeats No. 2 Clemson in thrilling top-5 battle
Final: Stanford 3, Clemson 2 🏆
Stanford's win marks a significant start to their ACC campaign
Clemson bounces back ‼️
Clemson responds just two minutes after the Cardinal’s strike as Joran Gerbet curls in a beautiful free kick to cut Stanford’s lead to 3-2. Gerbet, a key returning player from last season’s squad, keeps the Tigers in the fight as they look to rally at Historic Riggs Field.
Some Gerbet magic to bring us within one! 🪄 | 📺 ACCNX
— Clemson Men's Soccer (@ClemsonMSoccer)
Stanford extends the lead, 3-1 🙌
Already Shane's FOURTH goal this season 🔥
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Stanford strikes again to make it 3-1. Shane DeFlores finds the net, assisted by Dylan Groeneveld and Jackson Kiil, as the Cardinal take control in this top-5 battle. DeFlores, a rising star for Stanford, continues to shine, while Groeneveld and Kiil show off their playmaking abilities.
Halftime report: Stanford 2, Clemson 1 ⚽️
We’re at the break, and Stanford holds a 2-1 lead over Clemson after a penalty kick and a Clemson own goal. The first half has been intense, with both teams playing physically and fighting for every inch of the pitch.
The atmosphere at Historic Riggs Field is electric, with the Clemson crowd in full voice, especially the band’s horn section erupting during the Stanford PK. Stay tuned for the second half — this one’s far from over. (Check the stats below for a full breakdown.)
Cardinal takes 2-1 lead 💥
Stanford grabs a 2-1 lead just before halftime after a Clemson own goal, following a Cardinal shot off the crossbar. The momentum shifts as we head into the break.
GOAL STANFORD ‼️ The Card leads in South Carolina 💪
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43'|🌲2-1🐯
Penalty kick overturned 😳
Stanford responds, 1-1 🫡
Clemson strikes early 😱
Tyler Trimnal forces a deflection off a Stanford defender to put the Tigers ahead! | 📺 ACCNX
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Clemson wasted no time breaking open the scoring, with Tyler Trimnal finding the back of the net just two minutes into the game. Meanwhile, Joran Gerbet collects the assist for the Tigers, who are off to a dream start in this top-5 clash against Stanford.
Starting lineups 🚹
Action is underway and here are the starting lineups!
Clemson:
- Joseph Andema
- Lukas Magnason
- Galen Flynn
- Joran Gerbert
- Tyler Trimnal
- Misei Yoshizawa
- Titus Sandy Jr.
- Alex Meinhard
- Antonio Illuminato
- Ransford Gyan
- Remi Okunlola
Stanford:
- Rowan Schnebly
- Noah Adnan
- Palmer Bank
- Dylan Hooper
- Dylan Groeneveld
- Fletcher Bank
- Will Reilly
- Jackson Kiil
- Zach Bohane
- Shane De Flores
- Will Cleary
Counting down until the first whistle ⏳
Kickoff is minutes away! No. 5 Stanford takes on No. 2 Clemson in a top-5 showdown at Historic Riggs Field. This is Stanford’s first ACC match ever, and Clemson is looking to defend its home turf after last year’s NCAA tournament win over the Cardinal. Don’t miss it!
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Head on over to Riggs after the First Friday Parade to watch tonight’s top-5 ranked matchup at 7 pm‼️
— Clemson Men's Soccer (@ClemsonMSoccer)
Game preview before kickoff ⏱️
Stanford heads east for its first ACC match, taking on defending national champion Clemson. The Tigers (1-0-1) are looking to bounce back after a 2-2 draw against South Carolina, with stars Misei Yoshizawa and Alex Meinhard continuing their hot start to the season.
Stanford (3-1-0) enters on the heels of a dominant 4-1 win over Saint Mary’s. With Clemson aiming to pack Historic Riggs Field for “Operation 6K,” expect an intense atmosphere and high stakes in this top-5 clash on Sept. 6.
How to watch No. 5 Stanford take on No. 2 Clemson 👀
Catch the No. 5 Stanford vs. No. 2 Clemson showdown live on ACC Network this Friday, September 6, at 7 p.m. ET. This matchup is a rematch of last season’s NCAA Quarterfinals, where Clemson secured a 2-0 win en route to their 2023 national title. This will be Stanford’s first-ever ACC match, adding more excitement to the clash at Historic Riggs Field.
- When: Friday, Sep. 6 at 7 p.m. ET
- Where: ACC Network
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