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Tar Heels Fall to Clemson in ACC Quarterfinals, 3-2
November 15, 2002 | Men's Soccer
Nov. 15, 2002
CARY, N.C. -- Dimelon Westfield scored two goals and Steven Rhyne scored the game-winner in leading sixth-seeded Clemson to a 3-2 win over third-seeded North Carolina in the first round of the ACC Tournament at the SAS Soccer Complex at Cary, NC Thursday night. The game's five goals were all scored in the first half.
The Tar Heels outshot Clemson, 22-6, including a 13-2 edge in the second half, but could not overcome a stingy Tiger defense.
Clemson improves to 12-3-3 overall, while North Carolina falls to 13-6-1 this season. The Tigers will play second-seeded Maryland Friday night at 8:00 p.m.
Clemson capitalized immediately on an unassisted goal by Dimelon Westfield at the 2:17 mark. North Carolina responded shortly after with an unassisted goal from David Testo at the 7:40 mark. Testo stole the ball from a Clemson defender who was trying to clear the ball and beat Tiger keeper Doug Warren one-on-one for the goal.
The teams continued to trade goals as Wetfield scored his second goal of the night unassisted at the 18:59 mark only to be countered by Testo on an assist by Ray Fumo.
The Tigers were finally able to separate themselves on an unassisted goal scored by Steven Rhyne at the 40:55 mark.
Carolina now awaits word on an NCAA Tournament bid, to be announced on Monday afternoon.
Scoring
Clemson: Dimelon Westfield (unassisted) 2:17
North Carolina: David Testo (unassisted) 7:40
Clemson: Dimelon Westfield (unassisted)18:59
North Carolina: David Testo (Ray Fumo) 32:11
Clemson: Steven Rhyne (unassisted) 40:55
Shots: Clemson 6, North Carolina 22
Corner Kicks: Clemson 1, North Carolina 9
Fouls: Clemson 14, North Carolina 7
Offsides: Clemson 2, North Carolina 1
Goalkeeping: Clemson - Doug Warren (90 minutes, 2 goals against, 7 saves); North Carolina- Jay Batt (90 minutes, 3 goals against, 1 save)
