Wednesday, November 4
LOUISVILLE, KY
6:00 PM
University of Louisville
12-3-3, 4-2-2
1
vs
2
Stanford University
9-4-3, 1-4-3
| Team | 1 | 2 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Louisville | 0 | 1 | 1 |
November 04, 2026 | Men's Soccer
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The No. 8 University of Louisville men's soccer team dropped a 2-1 decision to Stanford in the first round of the ACC Championship on Wednesday night at Dr. Mark & Cindy Lynn Stadium.
The Cardinals (12-3-3) battled back from a one-goal halftime deficit to even the score late in the second half, but Stanford (9-4-3) found the game-winner in the 89th minute to advance to the ACC Championship Quarterfinals.
Stanford opened the scoring in the 43rd minute when Victor Fung finished a pass from Joshua Partal to give the Cardinal a 1-0 advantage heading into halftime.
Louisville continued to push for an equalizer throughout the second half, generating several scoring opportunities while controlling 60 percent of possession. The Cardinals earned five second-half corner kicks and finished with a 7-2 advantage in corners for the match.
The Cardinals' persistence paid off in the 87th minute. Giacomo Zizza delivered a ball from the corner that Emil Thor finished for his third goal of the season, bringing Louisville level at 1-1 with just over three minutes remaining.
However, Stanford responded less than two minutes later. Jayden Fitzgerald Boes scored in the 89th minute off an assist from Trevor Islam to restore the Cardinal's lead and secure the 2-1 victory.
Louisville finished with 12 shots, including three on goal, while Stanford also recorded 12 shots and put seven on frame. Goalkeeper Nathaniel Abraham recorded five saves for the Cardinals.
Zizza led Louisville with three shots and an assist, while Thor provided the Cardinals' lone goal.
The Cardinals will now await their postseason fate, with the 2026 NCAA Division I Men's Soccer Championship Selection Show scheduled for Monday, Nov. 16. Louisville remains in contention for an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament and possible hosting rights for the first two rounds.
The Cardinals (12-3-3) battled back from a one-goal halftime deficit to even the score late in the second half, but Stanford (9-4-3) found the game-winner in the 89th minute to advance to the ACC Championship Quarterfinals.
Stanford opened the scoring in the 43rd minute when Victor Fung finished a pass from Joshua Partal to give the Cardinal a 1-0 advantage heading into halftime.
Louisville continued to push for an equalizer throughout the second half, generating several scoring opportunities while controlling 60 percent of possession. The Cardinals earned five second-half corner kicks and finished with a 7-2 advantage in corners for the match.
The Cardinals' persistence paid off in the 87th minute. Giacomo Zizza delivered a ball from the corner that Emil Thor finished for his third goal of the season, bringing Louisville level at 1-1 with just over three minutes remaining.
However, Stanford responded less than two minutes later. Jayden Fitzgerald Boes scored in the 89th minute off an assist from Trevor Islam to restore the Cardinal's lead and secure the 2-1 victory.
Louisville finished with 12 shots, including three on goal, while Stanford also recorded 12 shots and put seven on frame. Goalkeeper Nathaniel Abraham recorded five saves for the Cardinals.
Zizza led Louisville with three shots and an assist, while Thor provided the Cardinals' lone goal.
The Cardinals will now await their postseason fate, with the 2026 NCAA Division I Men's Soccer Championship Selection Show scheduled for Monday, Nov. 16. Louisville remains in contention for an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament and possible hosting rights for the first two rounds.
Players Mentioned
Team Stats
STA
LOU
Goals
2
1
Shots
12
12
Shots on Goal
7
3
Saves
2
5
Corners
2
7
Fouls
16
12
Scoring Plays
Victor Fung (1)
Assisted By: Joshua Partal
GOAL by STA Fung, Victor Assist by Partal, Joshua.
42:29
Emil Thor (3)
Assisted By: Giacomo Zizza
GOAL by LOU Thor, Emil Assist by Zizza, Giacomo.
86:20
Jayden Fitzgerald Boes (7)
Assisted By: Trevor Islam
GOAL by STA Fitzgerald Boes, Jayden Assist by Islam, Trevor.
88:21
Game Leaders
fwd
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
3
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
1
mid
Shots
2
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
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