Hokie ClubBLACKSBURG, Va. – Virginia Tech (7-5-3, 3-2-2 ACC) battled back from a first-half deficit to earn a 2-2 draw against No. 3 Clemson (11-2-2, 5-1-1 ACC) on Sunday afternoon at Thompson Field.
The Hokies earned a draw against the nationally ranked Tigers despite playing a man down after receiving a red card in the 44th minute.
Tech (7-5-3, 3-2-2 ACC) struck first before Clemson (11-2-2, 5-1-1 ACC) scored twice to take a halftime lead. Virginia Tech responded in the second half, finding the equalizer to secure a point against the Tigers.
The Hokies wasted little time getting on the scoreboard, as defender Tito Peralta netted his first goal of the season in the fourth minute. Alex Perez provided the assist, giving the Hokies an early 1-0 advantage at 3:51.
Clemson answered in the 28th minute, with Ransford Gyan converting a penalty kick to level the match at 1-1. The Tigers then took the lead before halftime, as Alessio Andreottola scored in the 41st minute off an assist from Jake Basinet to give Clemson a 2-1 advantage heading into the break.
The Hokies continued to push in the second half and found their breakthrough in the 67th minute. Forward Chase Vazquez scored his team-leading fifth goal of the season at 66:30, finishing off assists from Amir Ariely and Yanis Belatrache to bring Virginia Tech level at 2-2. Goalkeeper Diego Dauzier made four saves, all in the second half, to help the Hokies hold Clemson scoreless over the final 45 minutes.
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