No. 2 Maryland men’s soccer narrowly escapes upset threat, edges out Delaware, 4-3
Freshman Dennis Kalanzi scored the game winner in a wild finish to keep the Terps undefeated.
In a tight soccer showdown on September 4, 2026, No. 2 Maryland men's soccer narrowly avoided an upset against Delaware, securing a 4-3 victory. Maryland's dominant first half was marred by defensive errors in the second half, as Delaware managed to equalize through a late goal by Frederik Flaskager. Despite this, Maryland's Dennis Kalanzi scored the game-winning goal for the Terps in the 73rd minute.
Head coach Sasho Cirovski attributed the team's disjointed play to Delaware's direct approach and missed defensive assignments. Maryland has struggled with defense in recent games, with their last similar incident occurring in a loss to Michigan State. The team now faces the challenge of maintaining consistency ahead of their upcoming match against No. 5 Georgetown.
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