Tech tops Buccaneers in first exhibition of 2017

Acuna's second half goal propels Hokies

August 15, 2017

The Virginia Tech men’s soccer team defeated ETSU 1-0 on Tuesday night. It was Tech’s first exhibition of the 2017 season, following one week of preseason training.

The Hokies were on the front foot in the first half, outshooting ETSU 14-5 and earning five corner kicks, but Tech was unable to find the back of the net. In the second half, Tech stayed in the ascendency and took the lead in the 53rd minute on Marcelo Acuna’s goal assisted by Collin Verfurth. Acuna fired ina shot from the top of the box that found the top left corner of the net.

Ben Lundgaard played the entire 90 minutes in goal for the Hokies, making eight saves to earn the shutout.

Around the pitch
-Tech outshot the Bucs 22-12
-The Hokies won eight corner kicks during the match
-Defender Elias Tamburini had three shots, all of which were on goal
-19 Hokies featured in the match

Next up
Tech’s second and final exhibition of 2017 will be played against the Clemson Tigers at Thompson Field on Saturday, Aug. 19 at 7 p.m.

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