Hokie ClubBLACKSBURG – The Hokies (6-4-4, 2-3-1 ACC) fell 1-0 to No. 18 Virginia (8-3-2, 4-3-0 ACC) in the Smithfield Commonwealth Clash on Friday night at Thompson Field.
How It Happened
The first half consisted of a back-and-forth battle between the two teams, with possession split 54-46. Eliana Salama had the best chance for the Hokies in the 14th minute, as she dribbled through three Virginia defenders before placing a shot just wide of the goalpost.
With the score still at 0-0 going into the second half, the Hokies were fighting to find the opener. Salama had yet another chance in the 54th minute after a give-and-go with Anna Weir put her in on goal for a shot that forced Virginia’s goalkeeper to make a diving save.
Virginia found the game-winning goal in the 86th minute with a cross from the endline into the six-yard box. The Virginia forward won the race to and tapped into the back of the net.
The loss gives the Cavaliers one point in the Commonwealth Clash, presented by Smithfield. The score for the Commonwealth Clash currently is 1.5.-1.5. For more information, visit hokiesports.com/commonwealth-clash.
Game Notes
- Virginia Tech falls to 6-4-4, 2-3-1 ACC on the season
- The loss marks the third time the Hokies have been shut out this season
- Julianna Trujillo made three saves
• Madi Boutot, Gabby Ciocca, Celine Kampmann and Ellie Robertson all played 90 minutes
Up Next
The Hokies (6-4-4, 2-3-1 ACC) remain at Thompson Field to host No. 4 Wake Forest (10-2-1, 3-2-1 ACC) on Thursday, Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. The game will be televised on ACCNX.