The fifth-ranked UVA Soccer team got on the board late in the first half, then seized control with a pair of early second-half goals on the way to a 3-0 win over VCU on Sunday at Klöckner Stadium.
The win closed out a 4-0-1 homestand for the ‘Hoos (7-0-1 overall in 2025).
Virginia’s first goal came in the waning minutes of the opening half with Jill Flammia converting off a corner in the 42nd minute. The service to the back post was punched by the keeper and then headed back toward the penalty spot in a clearance attempt by a defender.
Flammia volleyed the ball into the upper right 90 for the score and the 1-0 lead.
The Cavaliers struck quickly to open the second half, converting a second goal in the 49th minute. Laney Rouse gained possession of the ball outside the right corner of the box and went back on the attack down the right side.
As Rouse approached the endline, she played the ball in to Addison Halpern at the near post for the redirect up and in for the 2-0 lead.
The third goal came 10 minutes later as Maggie Cagle saved the ball from crossing the end line to the right of the goal. She went on the attack, dribbling through defenders before pulling up as she entered the six and slotting the ball across goal and into the left side netting.
“It was a tricky game, coming off the win on Thursday and VCU had the whole week off. It was great to get the win,” UVA coach Steve Swanson said. “Our quality wasn’t as good as we would have all liked. We left a lot of goals out there by not putting our shots on goal. Some of our overall quality in and around the attacking third wasn’t as sharp as it needs to be. But we’re happy with the win. It was a good week for us. Now we have a full week to prepare to go on the road.”
Virginia heads out on the road in ACC play for the next two weeks, beginning with a contest at Syracuse next Saturday (Sept. 20). Kickoff in that contest with the Orange is set for 7 p.m.
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