No. 8 Virginia takes 2-1 victory At VCU

Courtesy UVA Media Relations

The No. 8 Virginia women’s soccer team (10-3-1) used goals from Claire Constant (Alexandria, Va.) and Diana Ordoñez (Prosper, Texas) to take a 2-1 victory over VCU (3-2-1) on Saturday at Sports Backers Stadium.

Virginia struck first with the Constant goal in the 12th minute of play off the assist from Lia Godfrey (Fleming Island, Fla.) to get the Hoos on the board. The 1-0 lead would hold at the half as Virginia limited the Rams to four shots in the first period with keeper Laurel Ivory (Surfside, Fla.) making one save.

The Cavaliers extended the lead in the 51st minute when Ordoñez hit her goal off a Lizzy Sieracki (Acworth, Ga.) assist. It was only a minute later that VCU would get on the board with its goal from Samantha Jerabek. The Virginia defense would keep the Rams in check down the stretch to pick up the 2-1 victory.

“VCU is a very good side,” UVA coach Steve Swanson said. “They work hard, pressure the ball and take their chances well. We knew we were going to have our hands full in this game. Given that, we are happy with the win and know there is a lot we can take from the game. I thought we had good moments in the game, but we have to play more consistent minutes throughout the match.”