Nov. 9, 1997

Women's Soccer Defeated by UNC in ACC Women's Soccer Touranament

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.-After falling behind for only the third time this season, the top-seeded North Carolina Tar Heels rallied in the second half to defeat fifth seeded Clemson 3-1 in the semifinals of the 10th annual Atlantic Coast Conference Women's Soccer Tournament at Spry Soccer Stadium Friday.

Clemson jumped out to an early lead as Sheri Bueter scored on a one-one-one breakaway to put the Lady Tigers up 1-0 at the 35:56 mark. The Lady Tigers held off a barrage of shots from UNC before Tar Heel forward Cindy Pawlow powered in a Rebekah McDowell pass over goalkeeper Suzanne Putnam's head to tie the score at one all.

Just over 10 minutes later Rakel Karvelsson took a lead pass from McDowell and angled in North Caorlina's second goal at the 68:44 mark. Karvelsson then added the insurance goal with just three minutes remaining in the match.

North Carolina 3, Clemson 1
1. Clemson--Sheri Bueter (Unassisted) 36:56
2. North Carolina--Cindy Parlow (McDowell) 57:02
3. North Carolina--Rakel Karvelsson (McDowell) 68:44
4. North Carolina--Rakel Karvelsson (Unassisted) 86:58
Shots:  UNC 22, Clemson 5
Corner Kicks:  UNC 4, Clemson 0
Saves:  Mullinix (UNC) 2, Putnam (C) 8
Fouls:  UNC 9, Clemson 9
Attendance: 1,677

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