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Liberty Drops Men's Soccer, 1-0
February 25, 2021 | Men's Soccer
CHAPEL HILL—Noah Holmes scored in the 52nd minute to lift Liberty to a 1-0 men's soccer win over North Carolina on Thursday night at Dorrance Field.
The Flames improved to 4-0-1 this season, while Carolina dropped to 3-3-2.
After a scoreless first half, Liberty took the lead early in the second stanza. Marko Mitrevski assisted on the game-winner, feeding Holmes from the right side into the box for the goal.
Carolina outshot the Flames, 8-7, but Liberty had two shots on goal to UNC's one.
Alec Smir played all 90 minutes in goal for the Tar Heels and made one save. Danny Cordero went the distance in the goal for Liberty, also making one save.
Carolina will return to action on Friday March 5 at home against Pittsburgh.
SCORING:
Goals by Period 1 2 Total
Liberty 0 1 1
UNC 0 0 0
SCORING SUMMARY:
51:05 LU Noah Holmes (assist Marko Mitrevski)
Shots: UNC 8, LU 7
Saves: UNC 1, LU 1
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The Flames improved to 4-0-1 this season, while Carolina dropped to 3-3-2.
After a scoreless first half, Liberty took the lead early in the second stanza. Marko Mitrevski assisted on the game-winner, feeding Holmes from the right side into the box for the goal.
Carolina outshot the Flames, 8-7, but Liberty had two shots on goal to UNC's one.
Alec Smir played all 90 minutes in goal for the Tar Heels and made one save. Danny Cordero went the distance in the goal for Liberty, also making one save.
Carolina will return to action on Friday March 5 at home against Pittsburgh.
SCORING:
Goals by Period 1 2 Total
Liberty 0 1 1
UNC 0 0 0
SCORING SUMMARY:
51:05 LU Noah Holmes (assist Marko Mitrevski)
Shots: UNC 8, LU 7
Saves: UNC 1, LU 1
For all the latest news on Carolina men's soccer, follow the Tar Heels on Twitter or Instagram.
Team Stats
LIB
UNC
Goals
1
0
Shots
7
8
Shots on Goal
2
1
Saves
1
1
Corners
1
3
Fouls
12
7
Scoring Plays

Noah Holmes (1)
Assisted By: Marko Mitrevski
GOAL by LIB Holmes, Noah Assist by Mitrevski, Marko.
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