Men’s Soccer, California Baptist Play To Scoreless Draw

Sunday, August 25

Chapel Hill, N.C.

7:30 PM

North Carolina

1-0-1, 0-0-0

California Baptist

0-0-2, 0-0-0

California Baptist

North Carolina

Photo by: ANTHONY SORBELLINI

August 25, 2024 | Men's Soccer

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CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – The sixth-ranked North Carolina men's soccer program (1-0-1) and California Baptist (0-0-2) battled to a scoreless 0-0 draw, Sunday evening at Dorrance Field.

How It Happened
• In the third minute, Tar Heels Martin Vician and Sam Williams forced shots on goal, halted by the Lancers' Hugo Do Rego.
• Following a Carolina foul in the 28^th, California Baptist's Josh Hallenberger's free kick attempt sailed just over the bar.
• Just moments later in the 31^st minute, Juan Caffaro forced a shot on goal, saved in the bottom right corner.
• Prior to the half, Caffaro's shot attempt in the 42^nd was saved, entering the halftime break scoreless, 0-0.
• To open the half, midfielder Matthew Acosta's shot from outside the box was halted.
• Carolina forced shots on goal from Luke Hille, Ahmad Al-Qaq and Vician, in the 58^th, 62^nd and 68^th, respectfully.

Inside The Numbers
• Matthew Acosta, Al-Qaq Andrew Czech, Charlie Harper, Parker O'Ferral and Riley Thomas played the full 90 in the field.
• Sunday's attendance of 3,501 is the largest home crowd since Aug. 26, 2016, against Cal Poly at Fetzer Field (3,718).
• Sunday was the first ever meeting between the two programs.
• Carolina is 11-0-3 under coach Carlos Somoano in home openers.
• The Tar Heels outshot California Baptist 16-1 in the first half and 25-4 in the match.
• Goalkeeper Andrew Cordes recorded his 14^th career shutout, making one save on the night.

Up Next
• The Tar Heels continue the homestand this week, hosting FIU Thursday evening for the Carolina Nike Classic.
• Action from Dorrance Field is set for 7:30 PM, with the match airing on ACCNX.