University of North Carolina Ashville Athletics
UNC Asheville
North Carolina
Top-Ranked Tar Heels Down Bulldogs 5-0
09.01.2009 | Men's Soccer
The Bulldogs kept the home team to one goal for most of the match before a goal by Alex Dixon in the 61st minute put the Tar Heels in front 2-0.
"Our lads played some good soccer against North Carolina," admitted Asheville coach Steve Cornish. "We had some great chances early in the match but their goalkeeper made two good saves.
"The final score wasn't what we were looking for but overall it was an excellent effort," added Cornish. "Our starters battled hard against a great North Carolina team. We did some good things throughout the match that will make us better as the season goes on."
UNC then scored three goals in a seven-minute stretch to get the final margin. The Tar Heels got goals in the stretch from Enzo Martinez, Kirk Uso and Chris Lebo.
Bulldog goalkeeper Lassi Hurskainen kept Asheville in the match with six saves. He allowed three goals in 84 minutes of work.
The Tar Heels had 22-4 advantage in shots.
UNC scored in the 21st minute on a goal from Urso.
Asheville hosts Brevard in its home opener this Friday afternoon at 4 p.m.
