UNC Shuts Out Virginia Tech to Advance to ACC Tournament Semifinals

The No. 1 seed Tar Heels started the 2018 ACC Women’s Soccer Tournament in style, shutting out Virginia Tech 2-0 in the quarterfinals at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary.

UNC set the tone early in the game with a goal in the second minute by senior midfielder Alex Kimball from a pass by junior forward Bridgette Andrzejewski. Kimball’s initial shot was blocked by Virginia Tech’s goalkeeper, but she took advantage of the rebound to make it a 1-0 margin shortly into the game.

A great defensive effort from the Hokies kept it close throughout most of the game, but a goal in the 88th minute by senior midfielder Dorian Bailey gave the Tar Heels a cushion in the final minutes. Bailey intercepted a pass from Virginia Tech’s goalkeeper and scored from 15-yard away, ending any hope of a comeback by the Hokies.

This win moves Carolina to 16-2-1 overall on the season and sets up the Tar Heels with a matchup against No. 5 seed Clemson on Friday at WakeMed Soccer Park. The Tigers advanced to the semifinals with a 1-0 win over No. 4 seed Boston College.

UNC played Clemson earlier this season with the Tar Heels emerging with a 1-0 victory on the road on September 23. This Friday’s game is scheduled to kick off at 5:30 p.m. and will be broadcast on ACC Network Extra.

On to the next one! Carolina advances to the ACC Tournament semifinals this Friday. Check out all the action from the quarterfinals below. pic.twitter.com/k0Wey7PNWd

— UNC Women's Soccer (@ncwomenssoccer) October 28, 2018

Featured image via Jeffrey A. Camarati/UNC Athletics