Friday, September 20
Chapel Hill, N.C.
7 PM
North Carolina
5-0-2, 2-0-0
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NC State
5-1-2, 1-1-0
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NC State
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North Carolina
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Photo by: Jerome M. Ibrahim
Men’s Soccer Clips NC State, 2-0, In Top-20 Showdown
September 20, 2024 | Men's Soccer
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – A goal in each half powered North Carolina (5-0-2, 2-0-0 ACC) to a 2-0 win over NC State (5-1-3, 1-1-0 ACC) in a top-20 showdown on Friday night at Dorrance Field.
The sixth-ranked Tar Heels remain undefeated and pick up their fourth shutout of the season while handing the Wolfpack their first loss of the year.
How It Happened
● Carolina got on the board early after Luke Hille notched his fourth of the year in the 11th minute. A free kick from the right flank with service into the box created a moment of chaos in the air with the ball eventually landing at Hille's feet. Left unmarked, Hille had open space to unleash a shot to the bottom left corner with his first touch.
● The home team nearly doubled its lead with 16 minutes remaining in the first half. An interception on the right side kept the ball in UNC's possession, allowing Ahmad Al-Qaq to take a shot that was blocked, and the second chance from Sam Williams hit the crossbar.
● NC State had a threatening opportunity with 90 seconds left in the opening frame, but Hakim Karamoko's low shot was denied by an outstretched Andrew Cordes to preserve the Tar Heels' 1-0 lead at the half.
● Carolina made it a 2-0 game in the 74th minute when Al-Qaq netted his first of the season. A ball played to the outside found Tate Johnson on the left side who charged forward to send a short pass to Al-Qaq. Maneuvering around two defenders, Al-Qaq created space to fire a strike to the upper 90.
● The Tar Heels' backline stood solid the entire night, holding the Wolfpack – who had been averaging 16.6 shots per game – to only six, and just one on frame.
Inside The Numbers
● Friday was the 93rd meeting between the two in-state rivals, with Carolina extending its all-time series lead to 57-22-14.
● Hille ranks second on the team with four goals and eight points. He has scored in three of the last four matches.
● Cordes made one save between the posts.
● Eight Tar Heels logged a full 90 minutes.
● UNC out-shot NC State 10-6 with Al-Qaq registering a game-high three.
Up Next
● Carolina is back home on Tuesday, Sept. 24, to host Mercer at Dorrance Field.
● The match will begin at 7 p.m. ET and will air on ACCNX.
● The Tar Heels are 1-0 all-time against the Bears.
The sixth-ranked Tar Heels remain undefeated and pick up their fourth shutout of the season while handing the Wolfpack their first loss of the year.
How It Happened
● Carolina got on the board early after Luke Hille notched his fourth of the year in the 11th minute. A free kick from the right flank with service into the box created a moment of chaos in the air with the ball eventually landing at Hille's feet. Left unmarked, Hille had open space to unleash a shot to the bottom left corner with his first touch.
● The home team nearly doubled its lead with 16 minutes remaining in the first half. An interception on the right side kept the ball in UNC's possession, allowing Ahmad Al-Qaq to take a shot that was blocked, and the second chance from Sam Williams hit the crossbar.
● NC State had a threatening opportunity with 90 seconds left in the opening frame, but Hakim Karamoko's low shot was denied by an outstretched Andrew Cordes to preserve the Tar Heels' 1-0 lead at the half.
● Carolina made it a 2-0 game in the 74th minute when Al-Qaq netted his first of the season. A ball played to the outside found Tate Johnson on the left side who charged forward to send a short pass to Al-Qaq. Maneuvering around two defenders, Al-Qaq created space to fire a strike to the upper 90.
● The Tar Heels' backline stood solid the entire night, holding the Wolfpack – who had been averaging 16.6 shots per game – to only six, and just one on frame.
Inside The Numbers
● Friday was the 93rd meeting between the two in-state rivals, with Carolina extending its all-time series lead to 57-22-14.
● Hille ranks second on the team with four goals and eight points. He has scored in three of the last four matches.
● Cordes made one save between the posts.
● Eight Tar Heels logged a full 90 minutes.
● UNC out-shot NC State 10-6 with Al-Qaq registering a game-high three.
Up Next
● Carolina is back home on Tuesday, Sept. 24, to host Mercer at Dorrance Field.
● The match will begin at 7 p.m. ET and will air on ACCNX.
● The Tar Heels are 1-0 all-time against the Bears.
Team Stats
NCS
UNC
Goals
0
2
Shots
6
10
Shots on Goal
1
3
Saves
1
1
Corners
5
4
Fouls
15
11
Scoring Plays
Luke Hille (4)
GOAL by UNC Hille, Luke.
10:34
Ahmad Al Qaq (1)
GOAL by UNC Al Qaq, Ahmad.
73:04
Game Leaders
Players
Shots
3
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
fwd
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
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