Syracuse Battles No. 8 Stanford Before Falling, 2-0

Syracuse (4-7-2, 1-5-0) pushed No. 8 Stanford (8-2-2, 2-2-1) to the limit before the visiting Cardinal emerged with a 2-0 triumph at the SU Soccer Stadium on Thursday evening. HOW THE MATCH WAS DECIDED: Stanford’s first-half goal by Eleanor Klinger, her second of the season, proved to be the game-winner. Bella Winn attacked centrally and passed right to Charlotte Kohler, who advanced toward the Syracuse net. Kohler fed a crossing pass to a driving Klinger in front, and the junior midfielder directed the ball into the net at 22:44 of the first half. NAIMOLI HELPED SYRACUSE STAY WITHIN REACH Junior…