VCU’s quick response not enough in 2–1 loss to Fordham

VCU lost 2–1 to Fordham on Saturday, September 26, at the VCU Athletic Village, dropping to 0–7–2 overall and 0–2 in Atlantic 10 play.

Bruno Cellerino scored both Fordham goals, opening the scoring at 16:10 and doubling the lead at 67:55.

Pedro Salmon answered 52 seconds after the second goal, heading in Andrey Salmeron’s corner at 68:47. It was Salmon’s first goal for VCU.

VCU did not allow another Fordham shot after its goal and attempted three more of its own, but could not equalize. VCU led 11–10 in total shots; Fordham held a 3–2 edge in shots on goal.

Fordham improved to 4–4–1 and 2–0. VCU visits Dayton on October 3.

Sources: Official match report.

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