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A play-by-play announcer had an all-time reaction on Wednesday when Stanford’s men’s soccer team defeated Notre Dame 3-2 with a goal from midfield and one second left on the clock.
The time in college soccer isn’t like the pros as the clock counts down and the game ends when time expires. This means that buzzer-beaters are possible on the pitch.
On Wednesday Stanford and Notre Dame were competing in the first round of the ACC men’s soccer tournament and tied at 2-2 in the final seconds. Redshirt sophomore defender Dylan Hooper had the ball at midfield and launched a prayer from 70 yards away.
What came next broke play-by-play announcer Kevin Danna.
Stanford soccer announcer reaction to goal vs. Notre Dame
GOALLLLLLLL!!
DYLAN HOOPER WITH A MIRACLE FROM MIDFIELD TO WALK IT OFF!!!!!!» @ACCNetworkExtra#GoStanford pic.twitter.com/zXsM3r6UNV
— Stanford Men’s Soccer (@StanfordMSoccer) November 7, 2024
That “OhhHHHHhhhhooohHH” from Danna was about as reasonable as a reaction as you could expect.
Danna said on Twitter after the game that the game-winning goal took his voice away.
This was the craziest ending to any game I have ever called. Just WOW https://t.co/Mda5GdKA3D
— Kevin Danna (@kevo408) November 7, 2024
Hahaha my freakin voice gave out. I could feel it giving out so I just made it as ridiculous as I could
— Kevin Danna (@kevo408) November 7, 2024
What a goal.
Stanford advance to the next round and will face Clemson on Sunday, Nov. 10.
