Men's Soccer | September 13, 2022

CHARLOTTESVILLEE, V.a. – The La Salle men's soccer team falls to 1-3-2 after a tough 5-0 loss to the University of Virginia (4-2).
 
How it Happened –

• Freshman goalkeeper, Tino Kneis, faced Virginia pressure early and often as he defended two corner kicks just over four minutes into the match.
• A foul on the Explorers, resulting in a penalty kick, would give the Cavaliers a 1-0 lead, 11 minutes in.
• Axel Ahlander would then find the back of the net to make it 2-0 Virginia.
• Before the end of the half the Explorers would defend off two more corner kicks.
• Aidan O'Connor scored in the 53^rd minute of the contest to put Virginia up three.
• After Virginia scored to make it 4-0, the Explorers put consistent pressure on the Virginia defense and totaled six shots in the second half.
• A final penalty kick for the Cavaliers makes it 5-0.

 
Inside the Numbers –

• Tino Kneis totaled nine saves on the night, his most in a game as an Explorer.
• There were 27 total fouls on the night, 17 by La Salle and 10 by Virginia.
• The Explorers put three shots on goal in the second half.
• Virginia had eight corner kicks, opposite to La Salle's one.

 
Up Next –

• The Explorers return to McCarthy Stadium to open Atlantic-10 Conference play against Saint Louis. The match will be on Saturday, September 17^th starting at 7 p.m.
• The game will stream on ESPN+.
• There will be a rally towel giveaway* for fans before the game Saturday

 
 
 
*While Supplies Last