Men's Soccer Victorious Over College of Charleston Tuesday

Tuesday, October 8

Chapel Hill, N.C.

7 PM

North Carolina

7-1-3, 3-1-0

College of Charleston

7-4-1, 2-1-1

Col. of Charleston

North Carolina

Photo by: CONNOR R. SCHEER

October 8, 2024 | Men's Soccer

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CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – Two first half goals, sealed by a late score in the match lifted No. 7 North Carolina (7-1-3, 3-1-0 ACC) over College of Charleston (7-4-1, 2-1-1 CAA) 3-0, in non-conference action Tuesday night at Dorrance Field.

How It Happened
• Carolina jumped out to a fast start, as Andrew Czech's cross found Tate Johnson, using the left foot to find the bottom corner in the ninth minute.
• The Tar Heels continued the offensive pressure in the 14th and 18th minute, as Luke Hille and Martin Vician had attempts stopped.
• Just moments later in the 22nd frame, College of Charleston's Chris Elliott had the Cougars' lone first half shot attempt, with Andrew Cordes making the save.
• In the 24th minute, Hille's shot attempt was saved by the Cougars's goalkeeper, with Vician collecting the rebound and scoring to push Carolina's lead to 2-0.
• Defender Charlie Harper had back-to-back head attempts halted in the 32nd and 36th.
• Opening the second half, Carolina had four shots on goal in the opening 20 minutes.
• The Cougars threatened in the 70th, as Ty Nero's header off a corner feed was stopped.
• Closing out the match, Vician fed Bertil Hansen, finding the back of the net in the 87th minute.

Inside The Numbers
• Carolina leads the all-time series, 7-3-1, including a 6-1-0 mark in Chapel Hill.
• The Tar Heels are 46-10-7 under Carlos Somoano in non-conference midweek matches (Tuesday-Thursday).
• First half shot attempts were 12-1 in favor of the Tar Heels, including 7-1 shots on goal.
• The Tar Heel defense allowed 3 shots on the night, tied for the fewest all season.
• Johnson's goal was the first of his collegiate career.
• Cordes made 2 saves in goal.
• Matthew Acosta, Andrew Czech, Charlie Harper, Tate Johnson, Parker O'Ferral, Riley Thomas and Sam Williams played the full 90 in the field.

Up Next
• The Tar Heels return to ACC play, traveling to Notre Dame Friday.
• Action from South Bend gets underway at 7 PM, with the match airing on ACCNX.