Monday, September 2
Chapel Hill, N.C.
7:30 PM
North Carolina
3-0-1, 0-0-0
6
vs
0
ETSU
1-2-1, 0-0-0
1
2
F
ETSU
0
0
0
North Carolina
2
4
6
Photo by: CONNOR R. SCHEER
No. 17 Men's Soccer Blanks ETSU, 6-0
September 2, 2024 | Men's Soccer
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – Four second half goals and the second shutout of the season lifted 17th-ranked North Carolina (3-0-1) over East Tennessee State (1-2-1), 6-0.
How It Happened
• Luke Hille and Sam Williams began the Carolina attack in the opening seven minutes, forcing shots on goal.
• Later in the seventh minute, Hille connected from straight away, giving Carolina a 1-0 edge.
• In the 29th minute, the Tar Heels had two scoring opportunities, courtesy of Ahmad Al-Qaq and Juan Caffaro.
• ETSU's lone shot on goal in the first half came in the 39th minute, saved by Andrew Cordes.
• To close the half, Williams' corner attempt fed Charlie Harper, giving the Tar Heels a 2-0 lead entering the break.
• Beginning the second half, Andrew Czech sent a cross into the box, connecting with Hille for his second score of the night.
• Just a few minutes later in the 50th minute, Williams sent a shot from outside the box into the bottom right corner, giving Carolina a 4-0 edge.
• After Bertil Hansen was fouled in the box, Martin Vician's penalty kick hit the back of the net.
• Closing out the matchup, following a Buccaneer foul in the 89th minute, Vician fired a free kick into the left half of the goal.
Inside The Numbers
• Carolina is 7-1-0 all-time over ETSU following the win, including 5-1-0 in Chapel Hill.
• The Tar Heels conclude the 2024 Carolina Nike Classic with two wins, improving their record to 34-7-3 all-time in the event.
• Hille's seventh-minute goal was the first of his Carolina career.
• Harper's goal was the second of his career, joining his score in the 2023 ACC Tournament opening win over Virginia Tech.
• Monday was Vician's eighth career brace, the second of the 2024 campaign.
• Riley Berge, Michael Dunne, Haruya Iwasaki, Martin Mai, John McDowell and Lucas Ross made their season debuts.
• Cordes made three saves on the night, his 15th career shutout.
Up Next
• The Tar Heels return to Dorrance Field this Friday, hosting St. John's on Youth Soccer Day.
• Action kicks off at 7 PM and can be watched live on ACCNX.
How It Happened
• Luke Hille and Sam Williams began the Carolina attack in the opening seven minutes, forcing shots on goal.
• Later in the seventh minute, Hille connected from straight away, giving Carolina a 1-0 edge.
• In the 29th minute, the Tar Heels had two scoring opportunities, courtesy of Ahmad Al-Qaq and Juan Caffaro.
• ETSU's lone shot on goal in the first half came in the 39th minute, saved by Andrew Cordes.
• To close the half, Williams' corner attempt fed Charlie Harper, giving the Tar Heels a 2-0 lead entering the break.
• Beginning the second half, Andrew Czech sent a cross into the box, connecting with Hille for his second score of the night.
• Just a few minutes later in the 50th minute, Williams sent a shot from outside the box into the bottom right corner, giving Carolina a 4-0 edge.
• After Bertil Hansen was fouled in the box, Martin Vician's penalty kick hit the back of the net.
• Closing out the matchup, following a Buccaneer foul in the 89th minute, Vician fired a free kick into the left half of the goal.
Inside The Numbers
• Carolina is 7-1-0 all-time over ETSU following the win, including 5-1-0 in Chapel Hill.
• The Tar Heels conclude the 2024 Carolina Nike Classic with two wins, improving their record to 34-7-3 all-time in the event.
• Hille's seventh-minute goal was the first of his Carolina career.
• Harper's goal was the second of his career, joining his score in the 2023 ACC Tournament opening win over Virginia Tech.
• Monday was Vician's eighth career brace, the second of the 2024 campaign.
• Riley Berge, Michael Dunne, Haruya Iwasaki, Martin Mai, John McDowell and Lucas Ross made their season debuts.
• Cordes made three saves on the night, his 15th career shutout.
Up Next
• The Tar Heels return to Dorrance Field this Friday, hosting St. John's on Youth Soccer Day.
• Action kicks off at 7 PM and can be watched live on ACCNX.
Team Stats
ETS
UNC
Goals
0
6
Shots
8
19
Shots on Goal
3
12
Saves
6
3
Corners
2
5
Fouls
18
13
Scoring Plays
Luke Hille (2)
GOAL by UNC Hille, Luke.
06:43
Charlie Harper (1)
Assisted By: Sam Williams
GOAL by UNC Harper, Charlie Assist by Williams, Sam.
42:40
Luke Hille (2)
Assisted By: Andrew Czech
GOAL by UNC Hille, Luke Assist by Czech, Andrew.
49:41
Sam Williams (1)
Assisted By: Juan Caffaro
GOAL by UNC Williams, Sam Assist by Caffaro, Juan.
53:08
Martin Vician (4)
UNC Martin Vician PENALTY KICK GOAL.
81:25
Martin Vician (4)
GOAL by UNC Vician, Martin.
88:09
Game Leaders
Players
Shots
7
SOG
4
Goals
2
Assists
0
fwd
Shots
3
SOG
3
Goals
2
Assists
0
Shots
3
SOG
2
Goals
1
Assists
1
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
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