The game certainly started to pick up in the second half, with both teams becoming more aggressive in pursuit of a goal. “I think both teams are trying to feel each other … but I think it will speed up and open up a little bit more as goes on.” “I think it felt very tentative from both sides,” Thompson said at halftime on ACC Network. Jacques found himself five yards behind Virginia Tech’s Conor Pugh on a breakaway but managed to use his speed and clear the ball on a textbook slide tackle. If it wasn’t for a phenomenal defensive play by Wil Jacques, the Hokies had a clear path to net. “I think that we did a good job of resting some guys early in the game, so we’re hoping that we’ll have fresh legs as the game progresses,” Thompson said on ACC Network at halftime.Įight minutes after Sigurdarson was finally subbed in at the 31st minute, Virginia Tech almost found the net once again. The interesting lineup combinations continued for the Eagles, as freshman Arsen Melkumyan checked in at the 25-minute mark for only his second game of the season. Virginia Tech found one of its best chances to score all game in the fourth minute, when Jacob Labovitz nearly headed the ball in from a massive throw-in from Kyle McDowell, but the ball went just wide. The Eagles were especially patient, staying on their side of midfield and keeping control of the ball and their pace.
In addition, starting goalkeeper Brennan Klein was out for the game with an injury, making former starter Christian Garner-who Klein replaced midway through the season-the one in goal.Įach team came out passively, not looking to break the other’s defense right away. With their leading scorers sidelined, finding the net was a struggle for the Eagles all game long, and Virginia Tech led the shots 15–2.
In fact, the Eagles only had one player who had scored a goal this season, Drew Serafino, in their starting lineup. But for the Eagles, a stellar defensive performance for 101 minutes was not enough, as it was the Hokies (10–4–3, 3–4–1) who found themselves advancing, taking down the Eagles 1–0.īC head coach Bob Thompson employed an unusual starting lineup, with leading scorers Michael Suski and Stefan Sigurdarson on the bench. The Eagles (6–7–2, 2–4–2 Atlantic Coast) were in need of a win in order to advance and have a fighting chance of earning an NCAA Tournament bid. 9 seed, facing off against Virginia Tech after the teams played to a scoreless draw earlier this season. Boston College men’s soccer found itself as the No. The tension in Lane Stadium could have been cut with a knife during the first round of the ACC Tournament on Wednesday night.
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