Box Score The Basics
Score: UCLA 2, VCU 1
Records: VCU (2-6-1), UCLA (3-4-0)
Location: Marshall Field at Drake Stadium – Los Angeles, Calif.
The Short Story: Despite an early goal from junior Dakota Barnathan, the VCU Men's Soccer fell to UCLA, 2-1 on Friday.
How It Happened
- It was all VCU in the opening minutes as Dakota Barnathan's header found the back of the net off a Jason McGlothern corner kick in the sixth minute to give VCU an early 1-0 advantage.
- UCLA rallied following Barnathan's goal, but the Rams defense and Pierre Gardan were there to halt any chance.
- The Bruins scored the equalizer in the 30th minute behind a goal from Seyi Adekoya.
- A penalty kick from Larry Ndjock's in the 56th minute, gave UCLA its first lead of the match.
- In the 65th minute, both Barnathan and Luc Fatton looked to break through and tie the match back up, but their chances were denied.
- With less than three minutes remaining in regulation, Cody Sweatte's shot was blocked by Bruin defenders, allowing UCLA to secure their lead.
Notes
- This was VCU's third-straight opponent (Georgetown, Virginia, and UCLA) that was a participant in the 2014 College Cup.
Up Next
- The Rams will return back to the East Coast to take on in-state rival Old Dominion on Wednesday, September 30, in Norfolk. Kick off is scheduled for 7:00 p.m.
