Friday, September 13
Durham, N.C.
7 PM
North Carolina
4-0-2, 1-0-0
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Duke
3-2-1, 1-1-0
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North Carolina
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Duke
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Photo by: Andy Mead/YCJ
Men’s Soccer Victorious In ACC Opener At Duke
September 13, 2024 | Men's Soccer
DURHAM, N.C. – Martin Vician's game-winning goal in the 78th minute lifted North Carolina men's soccer (4-0-2, 1-0-0 ACC) over Duke (3-2-1, 1-1-0), 2-1, in the Atlantic Coast Conference opener for the Tar Heels.
How It Happened
• Luke Thomas' shot on goal attempt in the fourth minute was blocked by Charlie Harper.
• In the 12th minute, Duke's Adam Luckhurst broke the scoring open, with assists credited to Trevor Burns and Colton Pleasants.
• Duke's Ulfur Bjornsson snuck past the Carolina backline in the 39th frame, sending a shot attempt off the post.
• Following a Sam Williams's free kick, Lucas Ross forced a shot past the Duke goalkeeper, tying the match at one-all before the half.
• Duke's Drew Kerr's shot attempt in the 67th hit the cross, keeping the score square at one.
• Vician took the lead for the Tar Heels in the 78th, hitting the bottom left corner of the goal.
• Duke's Burns received a red card in the 79th minute.
• Bjornsson's free kick in the 87th minute was stopped by Andrew Cordes.
Inside The Numbers
• Friday was the 100th all-time meeting between the two programs, the all-time series 52-37-11 in favor of Carolina.
• Carolina and Duke met in the Tar Heels' ACC opener for the fifth time in program history (1978, 1980, 1987, 2020, 2024)
• Ross has scored a goal in two-straight matches.
• Matthew Acosta, Andrew Czech, Charlie Harper, Tate Johnson, Riley Thomas and Sam Williams played the full 90 in the field.
• Andrew Kitch made his collegiate debut, entering in the 79th minute.
• Cordes made one save on the evening.
Up Next
• The Tar Heels return home to Dorrance Field, hosting NC State Friday evening.
• The action begins at 7 PM, and the match can be watched live on ACCNX.
• Next Friday's match between the Tar Heels and Wolfpack is a Carolina Fever match, with all Carolina students receiving two fever points.
How It Happened
• Luke Thomas' shot on goal attempt in the fourth minute was blocked by Charlie Harper.
• In the 12th minute, Duke's Adam Luckhurst broke the scoring open, with assists credited to Trevor Burns and Colton Pleasants.
• Duke's Ulfur Bjornsson snuck past the Carolina backline in the 39th frame, sending a shot attempt off the post.
• Following a Sam Williams's free kick, Lucas Ross forced a shot past the Duke goalkeeper, tying the match at one-all before the half.
• Duke's Drew Kerr's shot attempt in the 67th hit the cross, keeping the score square at one.
• Vician took the lead for the Tar Heels in the 78th, hitting the bottom left corner of the goal.
• Duke's Burns received a red card in the 79th minute.
• Bjornsson's free kick in the 87th minute was stopped by Andrew Cordes.
Inside The Numbers
• Friday was the 100th all-time meeting between the two programs, the all-time series 52-37-11 in favor of Carolina.
• Carolina and Duke met in the Tar Heels' ACC opener for the fifth time in program history (1978, 1980, 1987, 2020, 2024)
• Ross has scored a goal in two-straight matches.
• Matthew Acosta, Andrew Czech, Charlie Harper, Tate Johnson, Riley Thomas and Sam Williams played the full 90 in the field.
• Andrew Kitch made his collegiate debut, entering in the 79th minute.
• Cordes made one save on the evening.
Up Next
• The Tar Heels return home to Dorrance Field, hosting NC State Friday evening.
• The action begins at 7 PM, and the match can be watched live on ACCNX.
• Next Friday's match between the Tar Heels and Wolfpack is a Carolina Fever match, with all Carolina students receiving two fever points.
Team Stats
UNC
Duke
Goals
2
1
Shots
10
7
Shots on Goal
2
3
Saves
1
0
Corners
3
3
Fouls
17
10
Scoring Plays
Adam Luckhurst (4)
Assisted By: Trevor Burns , Colton Pleasants
GOAL by Duke Luckhurst, Adam Assist by Burns, Trevor and Pleasants, Colton.
11:06
Lucas Ross (2)
Assisted By: Sam Williams
GOAL by UNC Ross, Lucas Assist by Williams, Sam.
41:44
Martin Vician (6)
GOAL by UNC Vician, Martin.
77:01
Game Leaders
Players
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
fwd
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
2
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
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