Men’s Soccer: Virginia’s winless streak reaches six after 2-1 loss to UNCG

By Colin Moore
JerryRatcliffe.com correspondent

The Virginia men’s soccer team was knocked off by visiting UNC Greensboro in sloppy conditions Tuesday, falling by a 2-1 margin at Klöckner Stadium. UVA knotted the score at 1-1 midway through the second half, but the Spartans got the last laugh on a late goal, sending the Wahoos to their sixth straight winless result.

The Cavaliers (2-4-3) battled in a wet and rainy first half, and unfortunately for them, UNCG (4-1-3) was able to capitalize on its one and only shot. The Cavaliers led the shooting category in the first half with 7, but only 1 on target. Virginia also led in corners, 4-1.

The UNCG goal occurred in the 13th minute of the first half. Enzo Dovlo received the ball in the Hoos’ defensive third and was able to spot a pass to teammate Yoshiya Okawa, who had a quick turn and shot, skipping the ball just past Joey Batrouni.

The Hoos had multiple dangerous attacking possessions that ultimately fizzled out. Triton Beauvois was very aggressive on the left flank creating opportunities. The Cavaliers’ best opportunity came at the end of the half when they received a free kick about 30 yards out. Daniel Mangarov tried to catch the Spartans’ keeper off guard, shooting the ball and forcing a tip off the crossbar.

UVA finally got on the board with the equalizer in the 67th minute, as Luke Burns was credited with his first collegiate goal. Danny Mangarov set it up on a free-kick attempt, finding Luc Mikula on the right side, who headed it over to Burns for the finish.

UNCG’s Daniel Longo put through the deciding tally after slipping free in the 86th minute, marking the first time all season that the Hoos have allowed multiple goals in a contest.

GOALS
UNCG: 13’ — Yoshiya Okawa (Enzo Dovlo)
UVA: 67’ — Luke Burns (Luc Mikula, Danny Mangarov)
UNCG: 86’ — Daniel Longo

ADDITIONAL NOTES
Courtesy UVA Media Relations

• David Okorie made his first career start, playing 71 minutes in the midfield 

• Luc Mikula registered his first assist as a Cavalier, and the first of his four-season collegiate career 

• Danny Mangarov notched his second assist of the season 

• Virginia falls to 2-4-3 on the season and is winless in its last six 

• The Cavaliers had 55-percent of the ball and outshot their opponents by a margin of 17-7

UP NEXT: 

The Hoos face rival Virginia Tech on Friday at Klöckner Stadium in the Smithfield Commonwealth Clash at 7 p.m. The match will be broadcast on ACC Network Extra.