In another recent matchup between UNC (7-1) and UCF (2-2-2) in 2017, it was the Knights who recorded a 2-1 comeback win after a 1-0 draw.
The Tar Heels had an emotional and physical victory over arch-rival Duke on Thursday, but UCF took the field for the first time in a week.
‘Obviously we were tired against Duke,’ says UNC head coach Anson Drans Said. “We still have to have the ability to bring the A-game, even though we are tired. UCF didn’t play on Thursday. ”
“Part of the reason we won was because we subbed. I think we could see the turn of the game going on in the second half. We dominated more and more and had more chances. It’s a credit to our depth.”
The Knights score their first goal on the board after Ellie Moreno’s shot goes past the UNC goalkeeper Emmy Allengiving UCF a 1–0 lead in the 24th minute.
The midfielder after UCF stole an early advantage Sam Meza Coming off the bench, he completely changed the game with his defense.
“I can’t play without it Sam Meza Drance said. It was clear from the first 20 minutes or so that he made a big mistake when he conceded a goal.
“When Sam came on the game, we took over. Not in a special way, because we were still tired. She’s so important that we can’t get off the bench.”
UNC redshirt freshmen as the first half draws to a close Allie Sentner After receiving the ball on the edge of the penalty box and dribbling past two defenders, he slammed the ball into the open goal to equalize 1-1.
“It was a great quick pass. [Emily Murphy] “And I was able to beat the defenders,” said Sentner.
Carolina continued their relentless attacking pressure at the start of the second half and took the lead in the 13th minute of the stanza. Avery Patterson He created space, hit the ball inside the back post and scored the winning goal.
The Tar Heels had 15 shots and controlled the ball 58% of the game. For UCF, he had seven shots, four of which scored. Carolina kicked in the corner and he had a 6-3 lead. Allen had 3 saves for UNC and Caroline DeLisle had 4 net saves for UCF.
Carolina will begin play in the Atlantic Coast Conference on Saturday, September 17 against No. 5 Virginia. The match is scheduled to start at 6:00 PM at Drans Field.
