Valentin Named ACC, TopDrawerSoccer.com Player of the Week
10/16/2006 12:00:00 AM | Men's Soccer
Oct. 16, 2006
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. -
Wake Forest junior Julian Valentin was named both the ACC's and TopDrawerSoccer.com's Player of the Week for his performances against the University of Connecticut and the University of North Carolina from the week of Oct. 9-15.
The Lancaster, Pa., native scored game-winners in both matches against the nationally-ranked opponents. Against then-23rd ranked UConn on Oct. 10, Valentin notched the golden goal in the 103rd minute of double overtime, heading in the free kick from senior Ryan Solle. Three days later, the All-America candidate put in another game-winner, scoring the lone goal in the team's match at then-third ranked UNC. A defender, Valentin was also instrumental in preserving shutouts against both teams.
The Demon Deacons (12-2-1), who are ranked as high as second in the newest CollegeSoccerNews.com poll, have extended their unbeaten streak to six games. The team is now 6-0 on the road and 7-2 against nationally-ranked opponents.
Wake Forest returns home to play UNC Greensboro on Wednesday night at Spry Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m.
