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Second Championship Loss

It also marked the second
straight loss for the Cavs in a
state championship game,
Lynchburg having beaten them
2-1 in two overtimes last year.

Played in 40 degree
temperatures, the game was
dominated by an extremely
fast pace and several attempts
at breakaways. The Virginia
offense was bothered
throughout the contest by the
aggressive pressure tactics of
the Madison defense.

Generally, the offensive tone
of the game had Virginia
playing a patient attack, trying
to move the ball upfield with
short passes and Madison
relying more on quick-strike
tactics. Once getting the ball in
our end, the Zonies did a fair
job of holding it there, but our
defense had remained solid
until the well-executed winning
play.

Cavalier Soccer Team Dropped 1-0 Decision To Madison In State Championship Game Yesterday