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Women’s Soccer Posts 2-0 Shutout Win Over BYU

Chapel Hill, North Carolina – The world’s No. 10 North Carolina women’s soccer team beat No. 3 BYU 2-0 with goals on both sides at halftime in an exhibition match at Dorrance Field on Saturday.

The Tar Heels finished the exhibition season with a 2-0 record, keeping clean sheets for two wins. His UNC, who beat VCU 5-0 in the exhibition opener earlier this week, outscored his two opponents with a total of 65-11.

‘It’s out of defensive pressure,’ says UNC head coach Anson Drans Said. “Our kids are working to get the ball back. I want to give credit [coach] Damon Nahas For all the work he’s doing to make us a very dangerous offensive team and evolve into a very sophisticated team. We’re not there yet, but we had some very good moments.

“I’m very proud of not just where we are now, but where we’re headed.”

Sam Meza found Tori de Laperta Streaking towards goal, the freshman shoved the ball into the back of the net to score his first goal in the 12th.th minute.

The Tar Heels limited BYU to just two shots in the first half and led 1–0 at the break.

UNC doubled their lead less than three minutes into the second half. Avery Patterson Slammed a loose ball in the box into the goal.

“I was bouncing around the box and just happened to put my foot on it,” Patterson said. “I was in the right place at the right time.”

Over 20 players entered the game, 9 of whom took multiple shots. UNC finished with his 26 shooting attempts, including 11 goals, while BYU made a total of 6 attempts.

“It was great to have BYU come all the way down to play with us,” said Dorance. “They wanted to see where they needed to work. We wanted to see where we needed to work. They’re a tough team, their kids can fight, their kids can play.

“From the recruiting effect, we knew we had two starting members, but tonight we played with three,” Drance said. Wide range.

Carolina will start the regular season with No. 11 Tennessee at Dolans Field on Thursday, August 18 at 7 p.m. The game is streamed on ACC Network Extra.

season ticket
Season tickets on sale goheels.com, general admission from $64, reserved seating from $80. Special rates are available if you would like to purchase a reserved seat by contacting a UNC faculty member. UNC Athletics Ticket OfficeSeason ticket holders will have access to the MacAskill Building for an up-close look at the historic excellence and achievements of Carolina football. Also, presenter Freddie Kiger will be invited to speak with the legendary head coach of his. Anson Drans About this year’s team, previous seasons, and his journey to lead Carolina football.

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