UVA Soccer took the lead just before halftime, and the 13th-ranked ‘Hoos broke things open with a pair of second-half goals in a 3-0 win over Charlotte Thursday at Klöckner Stadium.
Virginia (4-0-0) had the run of play through much of the first half, but were unable to convert early until a corner kick in the 39th minute broke the stalemate.
Linda Mittermair served the ball from the right corner toward the far post where it was headed down and in by Kiki Maki from just outside the six for the 1-0 lead.
A quick strike opened the second half as Maggie Cagle found the back of the net in the 47th minute. A turnover in Virginia’s attack third gave the ‘Hoos an opening and the ball was played to the feet of Cagle. The senior turned and drove toward the box, weaving through the defense before pulling up just at the edge of the penalty arc. Cagle drove a low shot in past the left post for the 2-0 lead.
Sophia Bradley capped the scoring in the 80th minute. The sophomore picked up the ball at midfield and went on the attack, driving toward the box. She pulled up 25 yards out and sent the shot in across the face of goal and to the left post for the score.
Virginia has now posted four shutouts to start the season and five straight shutouts dating back to 2024.
Victoria Safradin has now posted 554:16 minutes of shutout soccer – the seventh longest stretch by a UVA keeper.
Up next
Virginia continues to play at home on Sunday when the Cavaliers host No. 16 Georgetown. Kick is set for 1 p.m., and the program will be hosting a canned food drive to support the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank.
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