VCU’s Dakota Barnathan battling Akron’s Andrew Souders
Courtesy: Malik Bowden
Richmond, Va., – The VCU Rams was under three minutes away from a draw with #25 Akron Zips in the season debut at home. Unfortunately for the Black and Gold, Anthony Macchione was able to convert on a header at the 108th minute to the Zips the win over the Rams 3-2.
The first half saw the Rams on the defensive for much of the period in what was a slow-paced half. Both teams only took two shots. The second half saw a much more fast paced game where both teams scored two goals. Akron forward, Sam Gainford, scored both goals for the Zips including an impressive bicycle kick at the 78th minute. VCU was able to come back with goals of the their own by Jason McGlothern and Dennis Castillo scored at the 88th minute to send the game into extra time. Both teams had their fair share of opportunities in extra time, but neither team was able to score until Macchione’s goal in the 108th minute.
VCU is now 0-1 this season and Akron is now 1-0 this season. VCU returns to action this Sunday when they host the #21 Coastal Carolina Chanticleers at 5:00 at Sportsbackers Stadium.
VCU Goals
Jason McGlothern (1) 63:01 (Assist from Cody Sweatte and Dakota Barnathan)
Dennis Castillo (1) 87:41 (Unassisted)
Akron Goals
Sam Gainford (1) 54:48 (Unassisted)
Sam Gainford (2) 77:12 (Assist from Sean Sepe)
Anthony Macchione (1) 107:09 (Assist from Adam Najem)
VCU Saves
Garrett Cyprus (0-1-0): 3 Saves, 3 Goals Allowed
Akron Saves
Jake Fenlason (1-0-0): 4 Saves, 2 Goals Allowed
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