University of North Carolina Athletics
Saturday, October 14
Winston-Salem, NC
7 p.m. ET
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6-2-4, 1-2-3
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Wake Forest
10-1-3, 4-1-1
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North Carolina
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Wake Forest
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Photo by: ANTHONY SORBELLINI
Men's Soccer Falls At No. 4 Wake Forest, 1-0
October 14, 2023 | Men's Soccer
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Andrew Cordes produced a career-high six saves, but No. 14 North Carolina men's soccer (6-2-4, 1-2-3) suffered a 1-0 loss at No. 4 Wake Forest (10-1-3, 4-1-1) on Saturday night at Spry Stadium.Â
How It Happened
The 14th-ranked Tar Heels return to Chapel Hill for the nonconference finale against William & Mary on Tuesday, Oct. 17, at 7 p.m. ET at Dorrance Field. Tickets are available for purchase here and the game will air on ACCNX.
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How It Happened
- Back-to-back shots from Andrew Czech and Charlie Harper less than a minute apart gave UNC the opportunity for the go-ahead goal halfway through the first half, but both attempts were denied by Wake Forest's keeper.
- Andrew Cordes had three big saves in the opening 45 minutes as both teams went into the break locked at zero apiece.
- The Demon Deacons struck first, finding the back of the net in the 51st minute for a 1-0 lead which would ultimately stand as the final tally. Â
- Creating space for himself inside the box was Parker O'Ferrall in the 67th minute for Carolina's best look in the second half, but his shot sailed just over the crossbar.Â
- Cordes made three stops in the second frame to conclude the match with a career-high six.Â
- Cordes' six saves eclipsed his previous career high of five, done at NC State exactly a year ago to the day on Oct. 14, 2022.
- UNC had seven shots to WFU's 10, but Carolina held a narrow 4-3 edge in corner kicks.
- Cordes, Harper, Quenzi Huerman, Sam Williams and Til Zinnhardt logged a full 90 minutes.Â
- Carolina has not allowed more than one goal in a contest this season.
The 14th-ranked Tar Heels return to Chapel Hill for the nonconference finale against William & Mary on Tuesday, Oct. 17, at 7 p.m. ET at Dorrance Field. Tickets are available for purchase here and the game will air on ACCNX.
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Team Stats
UNC
WFU
Goals
0
1
Shots
7
10
Shots on Goal
2
7
Saves
6
2
Corners
4
3
Fouls
14
20
Scoring Plays
Roald Mitchell (8)
Assisted By: Babacar Niang
GOAL by WFU Mitchell, Roald Assist by Niang, Babacar.
50:16
Game Leaders
Shots
2
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
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