Women's Soccer Topped by #3 Virginia

Sunday, August 29

Charlottesville, VA

2 p.m.

George Washington University

#3 Virginia

Maria Pareja handles the ball in the field.

8/29/2021 4:48:00 PM | Women's Soccer

Box Score

Pareja scores first goal against Cavaliers this season

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. - The third-ranked team in the country proved its ranking on Sunday afternoon as the Virginia Cavaliers knocked off GW women's soccer, 6-1.

HOW IT HAPPENED

• 5th Minute: Alexa Spaanstra started the scoring for UVA with a second-chance opportunity.

• 15th Minute: Rebecca Jarrett doubled the 'Hoos lead from inside the box, potting the shot inside the near post.

• 17th Minute: The Cavaliers extended the lead to 3-0 thanks to a header from Claire Constant.

• 48th Minute: Maria Pareja scored her first goal of the season against Virginia in more than 317 minutes of action, sliding a shot in the bottom left off a great feed from Abby Mansoor.

• 49th Minute: UVA countered right back with Jarrett's second goal of the day.

• 66th Minute: Haley Hopkins made it 5-1, chipping one in to the left corner.

• 87th Minute: Cam Lexow finished off the scoring after intercepting a goal kick and turning it into a goal.

NOTEWORTHY

• Pareja's goal was the ninth of her career and first of the season. Along with her assist at Navy, Pareja now has three points on the year.

• Prior to her marker, UVA had not allowed a goal in 776 minutes, dating back to last year.

• Tamaki Machi made 11 saves in net, as Virginia fired off 33 shots on the day, including 17 on net.

UP NEXT

• The Colonials will make the short trip to College Park, Md., to take on Maryland on Thursday. Kick-off is scheduled for 7 p.m.