Wake Forest University
3-6-1, 3-4-1
Tennessee
8-4-1, 4-3-1
Wake Forest Suffers Spring Opener Loss
3/6/2021 9:03:00 PM | Women's Soccer
The Demon Deacons surrendered two goals as Tennessee defeated Wake Forest in Knoxville.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Back on the pitch for the team's first official game since last November, Wake Forest women's soccer dropped a 2-0 decision at Tennessee on Saturday night at Regal Soccer Stadium.
The Demon Deacons (3-6-1, 3-4-1 ACC) tallied 10 shots with two on goal. Six of those shots came in the first half and redshirt junior Sofia Rossi and freshman Carrie McIntire recorded the pair of shots on goal for the Deacs.
Tennessee (8-4-1, 4-3-1 SEC) had its two scores come off the leg of Jaida Thomas in the 43rd and 72nd minute.
How It Happened
- The Deacons had three corners and three shots within the opening five minutes.
- Sofia Rossi fired a rocket in the 11th minute but Vols keeper punched it over the crossbar.
- Tennessee scored right before the half.
- Despite the goal, Wake Forest led offensively through the first half, leading Tennessee in shots (6-4) and corners (5-2).
- The Deacs earned another opportunity from the leg of Carrie McIntire in the 53rd minute as she fired a screamer outside the box that the Vols keeper secured.
- In the 72nd mark, the Vols scored the final goal of the contest from Thomas.
Tony Time with Coach da Luz
"We were pretty good for two-thirds of the field. We passed well and got in good positions to create chances, but we were indecisive in the final phase. The first half was solid, but our competition level dropped off in the second half. They punished us for our mistakes. Overall, I saw lots of good progress, we just need to concentrate for the full 90 minutes."
Up Next
The Demon Deacons will be hit the road on March 20 for a scheduled contest at NC State. The match will begin at 1 p.m. and be televised on ACC Network Extra.
Team Stats
Jaida Thomas (12)
GOAL by UTK Thomas, Jaida.
43:48
Jaida Thomas (12)
GOAL by UTK Thomas, Jaida.
72:10
