Men’s Soccer Drops Tightly Contested NCAA Second Round Match at Virginia, 2-1

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – The FIU men’s soccer team fell short in the NCAA second round match, losing 2-1 in overtime to the No. 7 seed Virginia Cavaliers on Sunday afternoon. Both teams were tied at one after 90 minutes of regulation, with Virginia scoring the eventual game-winner in the 93rd minute of extra time. The Panthers battled against the ACC foe, holding the Cavaliers to just one shot in the first half. Virginia netted the opening goal in the 36th minute on a score by Leo Afonso. Yet, the Panthers immediately stormed back as just three minutes later in the…