Hokie ClubBLACKSBURG – Virginia Tech women's soccer hosted No. 25 Wake Forest on Friday in the ACC home opener dropping a 2-0 decision at Thompson Field.
The Hokies fell to 5-4-3, while the Demon Deacons improved to 8-1-2.
"It was a hard fought match," said head coach Chugger Adair. "I'm disappointed with the result as we were hoping to get more out the match tonight. All credit to Wake Forest, they figured out how to get the result and gutted it out. Our attacking group fell in the final third and we didn't test their goalkeeper enough. We need to come out sharper and be organizing attacking the final third as we move forward in the season."
How it Happened
Virginia Tech struggled to get things going throughout the match against No. 25 Wake Forest, recording zero shots on goal.
The match was scoreless at half as the Hokies faced a 5-2 shot deficit to the Demon Deacons.
Caiya Hanks found the back on the net in the 60th minute, giving Wake Forest a 1-0 lead and changing the tide for the Deacs. Wake Forest's Emily Murphy would seal the Hokies fate in the 84th minute scoring her fourth goal of season, 2-0.
Tech was unable to make it past the Deacs defense, being held to one shot in the second half.
Game Notes
- Natalie Mitchell logged two shots for the Hokies.
- Goalkeeper Alia Skinner tallied seven saves.
- The Hokies were challenged by a 11-3 shot deficit.
Up Next
The Hokies host NC State on Thursday, Oct. 5 at Thompson Field.Gallery: (9-29-2023) WSOC: Wake Forest Match