Thursday, October 24
Charlottesville, VA
7:00 p.m.
University of Louisville
11-2-2, 4-2-2
0
at
3
Virginia
13-0-3, 5-0-3
1
2
F
Louisville
0
0
0
Virginia
1
2
3
No. 12 Cardinals Fall 3-0 at No. 1 Virginia on Thursday Night
October 24, 2019 | Women's Soccer
Cardinals fall for the second time this season
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. -- The 12th-ranked Cardinals could not overcome a three-goal deficit on Thursday night, falling to No. 1 Virginia 3-0 on the road in conference play. The Cardinals drop to 11-2-2 on the season and 4-2-2 in the ACC while the Cavaliers remain unbeaten at  13-0-3 overall and 5-0-3 in league play.
Â
It was back-and-forth between the Cardinals and the Cavaliers to start the first half.  Louisville had some good looks at the net in the early minutes. Louisville's best opportunity came in the 14th minute with a shot from Brooklynn Rivers. Two minutes later Ravin Alexander had a shot go just wide.  Â
The lone goal of the first half was scored by Meghan McCool, giving Virginia an early lead in the 22nd minute.  After the goal was scored, the Cavaliers controlled possession for the rest of the half and the Cardinals could not get any pressure on the offensive end.  Â
At the half, Virginia held a 7-2 shot advantage. Both teams finished the half with two corner kicks. Both keepers finished with one save each.Â
Â
Virginia doubled their advantage in the 57th minute after a goal from McCool, her second of the match. With seconds left in the match, the Cavaliers' Sydney Zandi found the back of the net for a 3-0 win.Â
The Cavaliers finished the match with a 17-2 shot advantage and a 4-2 corner kick advantage.  Between the posts, Kouzelos concluded the game with five saves, tying her season-high. UVA keeper Laurel Ivory finished with one save.
Â
The Cardinals continue conference play on the road at Miami on Sunday, Oct. 27. The match is set for a noon kickoff.
Â
Â
It was back-and-forth between the Cardinals and the Cavaliers to start the first half.  Louisville had some good looks at the net in the early minutes. Louisville's best opportunity came in the 14th minute with a shot from Brooklynn Rivers. Two minutes later Ravin Alexander had a shot go just wide.  Â
The lone goal of the first half was scored by Meghan McCool, giving Virginia an early lead in the 22nd minute.  After the goal was scored, the Cavaliers controlled possession for the rest of the half and the Cardinals could not get any pressure on the offensive end.  Â
At the half, Virginia held a 7-2 shot advantage. Both teams finished the half with two corner kicks. Both keepers finished with one save each.Â
Â
Virginia doubled their advantage in the 57th minute after a goal from McCool, her second of the match. With seconds left in the match, the Cavaliers' Sydney Zandi found the back of the net for a 3-0 win.Â
The Cavaliers finished the match with a 17-2 shot advantage and a 4-2 corner kick advantage.  Between the posts, Kouzelos concluded the game with five saves, tying her season-high. UVA keeper Laurel Ivory finished with one save.
Â
The Cardinals continue conference play on the road at Miami on Sunday, Oct. 27. The match is set for a noon kickoff.
Â
Team Stats
LOU
UVA
Goals
0
3
Shots
2
17
Shots on Goal
1
8
Saves
5
1
Corners
2
4
Fouls
10
6
Scoring Plays
McCool, Meghan (11)
Assisted By: Jarrett, Rebecca
GOAL by UVA McCool, Meghan (FIRST GOAL), Assist by Jarrett, Rebecca, goal number 11 for season.
22:18
McCool, Meghan (12)
Assisted By: Ordonez, Diana
GOAL by UVA McCool, Meghan, Assist by Ordonez, Diana, goal number 12 for season.
57:47
Zandi, Sydney (3)
Assisted By: Gorzak, Alissa
GOAL by UVA Zandi, Sydney, Assist by Gorzak, Alissa, goal number 3 for season.
89:54
Game Leaders
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
F
/ Women's SoccerF
/ Women's SoccerWSOC: Miami Highlights (9/25/25)
Friday, September 26
WSOC: Louisville vs. Clemson Highlights
Saturday, September 20
WSOC: Virginia Tech Highlights (9/14/25)
Sunday, September 14
WSOC: Dayton Highlights (9/7/25)
Monday, September 08
