Men’s Soccer still undefeated

Men's Soccer Media Guide (Picture From: TarHeelBlue.com)

After five game the Men’s Soccer team is looking good. They are ranked second in the country, have a 4-0-1 record, have outscored their opponents 14 to 3 and do not look like the should be slowling down anytime soon. Their last game was versus archrival #11 Duke, which Elmar Bolowich’s team took care by the final of 2 to 1 thanks goals by sophomore forward/middi Billy Schuler (22nd minute) and junior midfielder Cameron Brown (69th). The win not only gave the Heels their second win in ACC play, but it also gave them their fourth win in a row against the Blue Devils. This is the first time that UNC has begun conference play at 2 and 0 since 1987, and while the goals are great, it sounds that the defense is doing a heck of a job as well, allowing Duke just five shots (four on goal). On the other hand Carolina had 17 shots, while the corners went 5 to 1 for the Heels.

Tonight the Heels will play against East Tennessee State (1-2-2), ending a six game home stand. From the record difference I would not be going out on a limb if I said that this should be a victory for UNC, but on the other hand “this is why they play the game”. But when you have a balanced offense (averaging 2.8 goals/game) and a stingy defense (yielding 0.57 goals/game), you know that somehow you will always have a chance to win the game. UNC and ETSU have played just once, last season, with the Tar Heels coming away with an 8-0 land slide win. Looking at how little offense the Buccaneers have this season again, I would say this game should not be much different.

This is the last time you will get to see the Men’s squad for a while as they will head on a two game trip. First will be versus Virginia and then against Liberty. The team will be back in the friendly confine of Fetzer Field on October 9th, 2009.

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