Hokie ClubBLACKSBURG – Virginia Tech grounded Winthrop in a 2–0 victory on Wednesday night at Thompson Field.
The Hokies closed out non-conference play with an unblemished 5-0-2 record. All five wins were shutouts.
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Hokies controlled the match from start to finish, holding a 28–4 advantage in shots, starting with Declan Quill’s half volley in the fourth minute. Virginia Tech finally broke through in the 34th minute when Ian Marcano’s corner kick found Andy Sullins, who headed in his second goal of the season, just 47 seconds after entering the match to give the Hokies a 1–0 lead heading into halftime.
Six minutes into the second half, Tech doubled its lead when Quill delivered a well-timed pass that set up Dagur Traustason (51') to one-time the ball in with his left foot from the top of the goal area. The score marked Traustason’s seventh goal of the season and Quill’s second assist.
The Hokies, looking to add onto their advantage, unloaded 15 second half shots while limiting Winthrop to one chance in the 85th minute to hold on for the 2-0 victory.
GAME NOTES
- Virginia Tech moves to 6-2-0 all-time against Winthrop
- It was the fourth consecutive shutout recorded by Tech in the eight-game series history with Winthrop
- The Hokies out-shot the Eagles, 28-4
- Tech earned 11 more corner kicks in the match, 12-1
- Virginia Tech has now won three out of their last four matches, improving to 6-3-4 overall
- Both of Andy Sullins’ goals this season have come within two minutes of entering the match
- Freshman Dagur Traustason posted his sixth goal in the month of October, seventh of the season
- Midfielder Ian Marcano recorded his third assist of the season
- Joao Felicio alongside Sullins led all players with four shots each
- Goalkeeper Sam Joseph recorded his seventh shutout of the season, just one away from tying the program’s record of eight in a single season
UP NEXT
Virginia Tech will remain at home for Sunday’s matchup against Cal on Oct. 26 at 6 p.m. at Thompson Field.