Read What The Players And Coaches Have To Say
November 13, 1999 | Women's Soccer
Nov. 13, 1999
North Carolina Quotes
Head Coach Anson Dorrance
On today's game:
"I was disappointed with our lack of passion in the first half"
"You have to play well to beat a team that advanced this far and we didn't play well early"
"I thought the team played a high level in the second half."
"In the second half we moved the ball so quickly, Central Florida couldn't center on it"
"It's very hard to score in this game. When anyone score's in this game it's a tremendous achievement"
On the NCAA Tournament:
" I think the only way we can win this thing is if we're on all cylinders. Healthy, and as fit as we can be."
Freshman Forward Kim Patrick
On her two goal performance:
"It's great to be able to have two goals in a game. After the first goal I get a rush and it rolls over to the second one."
Senior Midfielder Beth Sheppard
On today's game:
"It's a statement to the rest of the country, to show the country we are here to play in the tournament."
Central Florida Quotes
Head Coach Amanda Cromwell
On today's game:
"We gave them the first goal and that is something you can't do against UNC"
"We lost the defensive focus because we were tired. We expended a lot of energy in the first half"
"I don't think the score is truly an indicator of the level and how we played."
On Florida and UNC:
"I'm sure both of these teams are peaking as top ten teams do. Anyone of those teams can take the title this year."
Senior Midfielder Wendy Wiltsey
On today's game:
"As soon as we lost our defensive mentality, with their fitness and speed, they just took over"
On Michelle Ackers being assistant coach:
"Her presence there is greatly appreciated. How can anyone slack for one second when Michelle Ackers is standing there?"
Junior Midfielder Cally Howell
On today's game:
"It was really exciting to come and play UNC"
"Now we know what it's like to play the #2 team in the nation."
