No. 15 Wake Forest Holds Off Men’s Soccer, 2-0

Tuesday, October 2

Davidson, N.C.

7:00 p.m.

Davidson College

4-5-1

No. 15 Wake Forest

7-1-3

Wake Forest

Davidson

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No. 15 Wake Forest Holds Off Men’s Soccer, 2-0

10/2/2012 9:30:00 PM | Men's Soccer

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DAVIDSON, N.C. – Luca Gimenez' fourth goal in the last two games proved to be the difference as No. 15 Wake Forest held off Davidson, 2-0, in non-conference men's soccer action Tuesday evening in front of 1,814 fans at Alumni Stadium.

Unbeaten in their last six games, the Demon Deacons improve to 7-1-3, while the Wildcats drop to 4-5-1.

Gimenez, who recorded a hat trick in his last outing against Virginia Tech, provided the eventual game-winner in the 68th minute off a through ball from Michael Gamble.

Davidson had a great opportunity to put the first goal on the board in 22nd minute when Brian McGue made a far post run before his header missed just wide of frame.

Not long after McGue's attempt, the Wildcats had two more scoring chances, including a blast from Peter Paras that hit the cross bar.

McGue threatened again early in the second half, but Michael Lisch denied his one-on-one try as well as a well-struck shot from just inside the 18-yard box.

Just as impressive in the first 65 minutes was Davidson goalkeeper Matt Pacifici, who made a number of diving saves against his former teammates.

Jared Watts scored the Demon Deacons' final goal of the night off a Sam Fink centering pass to the near post.

In addition to five corner kicks for each team, Wake Forest held an 18-14 advantage in shots.

Pacifici led both keepers with seven saves.

Davidson will conclude its home schedule Saturday evening with a 7 p.m. game against Georgia Southern. Prior to the contest the Wildcats will honor their three seniors and at halftime the 1992 College Cup Team will be recognized.