The 57th edition of the Commonwealth Clash on the pitch between the Virginia Tech and Virginia men's soccer teams took place on Friday night at Thompson Field in Blacksburg, and it was a battle for 90 minutes. When the dust settled, the 8th-ranked Hokies and Cavaliers played to a 2-2 draw.
Virginia (3-1-1) struck first in the 26th minute on a goal from Umberto Pelà, before the Hokies evened the match two minutes later on an Andy Sullins strike. In the 44th minute, Virginia Tech took the lead at 2-1 on an Amir Ariely tally.
Virginia evened the match in the 79th minute when Nicholas Simmonds tied the game.