Early Goal Sends Duke Past NC State 1-0

Courtesy: Duke AthleticsDURHAM, N.C.—Junior forward Daniele Proch calmly slotted a shot in off of a corner kick in the 19th minute to help the 10th-ranked Blue Devils to a 1-0 victory over NC State in the final men’s soccer preseason exhibition.

The third and final scrimmage proved to be the best for the Blue Devils as they controlled the run of play throughout the 90 minutes. The first half featured crisp and dynamic ball movement all over the field. Duke was able to get forward into the final third and took advantage in the 19th minute by winning a corner kick.

Junior Max Moser stepped up from the left side and sent his service to the far post to the head of graduate student transfer Kevin…