University of North Carolina Athletics
Tuesday, October 11
Chapel Hill, N.C.
7 PM
North Carolina
6-3-2, 2-2-1
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Virginia Commonwealth
1-6-5, 1-0-3
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North Carolina
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Photo by: ANTHONY SORBELLINI
Clarke's Late Goal Sends Men’s Soccer Past VCU, 1-0
October 11, 2022 | Men's Soccer
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – Akeim Clarke's header in the 82nd minute gave the University of North Carolina men's soccer team a 1-0 win over Virginia Commonwealth on Tuesday night at Dorrance Field.
Following their second straight win, the Tar Heels improve to 6-3-2 (2-2-1) on the year while the Rams drop to 1-6-5.
The home team controlled possession from the first whistle, creating several scoring opportunities throughout the initial 45 minutes of play. Carolina had nine shots before the break, including four on target, marking the most it has recorded during an opening frame this season.
Maintaining its lock down on defense, UNC's back line kept its opponent shotless during the first half for the second time in the 2022 campaign. Despite the Tar Heels' valiant effort to break the scoreless tie, both teams went into the break at zero apiece.
Carolina continued to push the pace into the second half to create more scoring chances. After a few solid attempts to take the lead, the home team finally got the break it was looking for in the 82nd minute for what proved to be the game-winner.
A short pass from Sam Williams found Milo Garvanian on the left side who sent a cross which connected with Clarke at the center of the 6-yard box. Clarke then sent in a header to the lower right corner for his second goal of the season.
Garvanian's team-leading third assist brings his point total up to 11, eclipsing his single-season career best of 10 set in 2021.
A late header attempt from Ethan Manheim in the 89th minute almost evened the score for the Rams, but a big stop by Andrew Cordes sealed the Carolina victory. Cordes was credited with his fifth shutout of the year.
Clarke, Garvanian and Williams all registered a game-high four shots with five different players recording a shot on goal. UNC's defense limited VCU to just one shot the entire contest, the lowest it has allowed its opponent this season.
Carolina begins a four-game road stretch this Friday with a trip to Raleigh to take on in-state rival NC State. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. ET at Dail Soccer Field and the match will be broadcast on ACC Network.
Stay up to date with Carolina men's soccer by following the Tar Heels on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
Following their second straight win, the Tar Heels improve to 6-3-2 (2-2-1) on the year while the Rams drop to 1-6-5.
The home team controlled possession from the first whistle, creating several scoring opportunities throughout the initial 45 minutes of play. Carolina had nine shots before the break, including four on target, marking the most it has recorded during an opening frame this season.
Maintaining its lock down on defense, UNC's back line kept its opponent shotless during the first half for the second time in the 2022 campaign. Despite the Tar Heels' valiant effort to break the scoreless tie, both teams went into the break at zero apiece.
Carolina continued to push the pace into the second half to create more scoring chances. After a few solid attempts to take the lead, the home team finally got the break it was looking for in the 82nd minute for what proved to be the game-winner.
A short pass from Sam Williams found Milo Garvanian on the left side who sent a cross which connected with Clarke at the center of the 6-yard box. Clarke then sent in a header to the lower right corner for his second goal of the season.
Garvanian's team-leading third assist brings his point total up to 11, eclipsing his single-season career best of 10 set in 2021.
A late header attempt from Ethan Manheim in the 89th minute almost evened the score for the Rams, but a big stop by Andrew Cordes sealed the Carolina victory. Cordes was credited with his fifth shutout of the year.
Clarke, Garvanian and Williams all registered a game-high four shots with five different players recording a shot on goal. UNC's defense limited VCU to just one shot the entire contest, the lowest it has allowed its opponent this season.
Carolina begins a four-game road stretch this Friday with a trip to Raleigh to take on in-state rival NC State. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. ET at Dail Soccer Field and the match will be broadcast on ACC Network.
Stay up to date with Carolina men's soccer by following the Tar Heels on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
Team Stats
VCU
UNC
Goals
0
1
Shots
1
16
Shots on Goal
1
5
Saves
4
1
Corners
3
6
Fouls
12
8
Scoring Plays
Akeim Clarke (2)
Assisted By: Milo Garvanian
GOAL by UNC Clarke, Akeim Assist by Garvanian, Milo.
81:19
Game Leaders
Players
Shots
4
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
4
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
4
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
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