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Men’s Soccer: JMU defeats UVA, 1-0, in 2 OTs

Chris Graham
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Virginia men’s soccer fell 1-0 in the 109th minute to James Madison on Tuesday night at Sentara Park. It was the third consecutive double overtime match for the Cavaliers.

Leo Afonso took a shot five minutes into the contest that was saved by JMU (6-2-0).

Goalkeeper Holden Brown had five saves in the first half, while JMU led 8-2 in shots.

Virginia (2-3-1) had its first corner kick of the night just 30 seconds into the second period.

The Cavaliers’ defense weathered 10 shots from JMU in the second half.

Afonso took the first shot of the second overtime period that was blocked, he led UVA with four shots.

Melker Anshelm scored at the 108:55 mark to give JMU the win.

 

Chris Graham

Chris Graham

Chris Graham is the founder and editor of Augusta Free Press. A 1994 alum of the University of Virginia, Chris is the author and co-author of seven books, including Poverty of Imagination, a memoir published in 2019, and Team of Destiny: Inside Virginia Basketball’s Run to the 2019 National Championship, and The Worst Wrestling Pay-Per-View Ever, published in 2018. For his commentaries on news, sports and politics, go to his YouTube page, or subscribe to his Street Knowledge podcast. Email Chris at [email protected].