University of North Carolina Athletics
Sunday, October 24
Blacksburg, Va.
7 PM
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9-5-1, 3-4-0
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Virginia Tech
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Goal Celebration
Garvanian, Herrera Score To Grab Win Over #13 Virginia Tech, 2-0
October 24, 2021 | Men's Soccer
BLACKSBURG, Va. – A second-half rally by North Carolina pushed them over the edge to clinch a 2-0 victory over No. 13 Virginia Tech on Sunday night.
North Carolina's win over Virginia Tech improves their record to 9-5-1 (3-4 ACC), while the Hokies record falls to 9-3-3 (3-3-1 ACC).
Carolina was unranked in the national polls this week after falling to fellow ACC opponents Wake Forest and Louisville.
Despite being outshot 8-2 in the first half, North Carolina regrouped at the half and only allowed Virginia Tech to take one shot in the following 45 minutes, compared to the seven they recorded. Their shot comparison improved to 248-79.
Alec Smir recorded two critical saves through 90 minutes to keep Virginia Tech scoreless. UNC has now tallied 9 shutout wins this season.
Milo Garvanian was given a penalty kick opportunity in the 36th minute after successfully attempting one against Loyola Marymount on Tuesday, but Virginia Tech's goalkeeper, Ben Martino, was able to save the chance for UNC.
Shortly after the start of the second half, a foul on Virginia Tech gifted UNC another penalty kick opportunity. Santiago Herrera scored as a result, putting the Tar Heels up 1-0 with under 40 minutes remaining.
Only 15 minutes later, Garvanian closed on his own opportunity off a ball from Yaya Bakayoko. Garvanian's goal advanced the Tar Heels lead to 2-0 with a little more than 10 minutes left to play.
The Tar Heels defense was able to keep Virginia Tech from finding momentum, closing the game with another shutout victory against a ranked opponent.
The Tar Heels return home for their final matchup of the regular season on Friday, October 29th at 4:30 p.m. North Carolina will compete against Notre Dame on Senior Day at Dorrance Field.
Notes:
• Milo Garvanian recorded his third goal of the season to tally three goals in two back-to-back games.
• Tega Ikoba and Cameron Fisher are tied for the team lead with five goals each and Santiago Herrera's four goals take second.
• UNC improves its record against Virginia Tech to 19-4-1
• All nine on UNC's wins this season have been shutout victories
• UNC is 9-5-1 this season and has out-shot its opponents by a margin of 248-79 through fourteen games.
• Tar Heels in the National Polls: Carolina is unranked this week by national soccer polls.
North Carolina's win over Virginia Tech improves their record to 9-5-1 (3-4 ACC), while the Hokies record falls to 9-3-3 (3-3-1 ACC).
Carolina was unranked in the national polls this week after falling to fellow ACC opponents Wake Forest and Louisville.
Despite being outshot 8-2 in the first half, North Carolina regrouped at the half and only allowed Virginia Tech to take one shot in the following 45 minutes, compared to the seven they recorded. Their shot comparison improved to 248-79.
Alec Smir recorded two critical saves through 90 minutes to keep Virginia Tech scoreless. UNC has now tallied 9 shutout wins this season.
Milo Garvanian was given a penalty kick opportunity in the 36th minute after successfully attempting one against Loyola Marymount on Tuesday, but Virginia Tech's goalkeeper, Ben Martino, was able to save the chance for UNC.
Shortly after the start of the second half, a foul on Virginia Tech gifted UNC another penalty kick opportunity. Santiago Herrera scored as a result, putting the Tar Heels up 1-0 with under 40 minutes remaining.
Only 15 minutes later, Garvanian closed on his own opportunity off a ball from Yaya Bakayoko. Garvanian's goal advanced the Tar Heels lead to 2-0 with a little more than 10 minutes left to play.
The Tar Heels defense was able to keep Virginia Tech from finding momentum, closing the game with another shutout victory against a ranked opponent.
The Tar Heels return home for their final matchup of the regular season on Friday, October 29th at 4:30 p.m. North Carolina will compete against Notre Dame on Senior Day at Dorrance Field.
Notes:
• Milo Garvanian recorded his third goal of the season to tally three goals in two back-to-back games.
• Tega Ikoba and Cameron Fisher are tied for the team lead with five goals each and Santiago Herrera's four goals take second.
• UNC improves its record against Virginia Tech to 19-4-1
• All nine on UNC's wins this season have been shutout victories
• UNC is 9-5-1 this season and has out-shot its opponents by a margin of 248-79 through fourteen games.
• Tar Heels in the National Polls: Carolina is unranked this week by national soccer polls.
Team Stats
UNC
VAT
Goals
2
0
Shots
9
9
Shots on Goal
3
2
Saves
2
1
Corners
4
4
Fouls
7
10
Scoring Plays
Santiago Herrera (3)
UNC Santiago Herrera PENALTY KICK GOAL.
52:13
Milo Garvanian (3)
Assisted By: Yaya Bakayoko
GOAL by UNC Garvanian, Milo Assist by Bakayoko, Yaya.
76:47
Game Leaders
Shots
4
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
2
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
0
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
fwd
Shots
2
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
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