UNC Women's Soccer Advances To 22nd NCAA Championship Game

Posted Dec 6, 2008
The University of North Carolina women's soccer team advanced to the NCAA championship match for the 22nd time in the 27-year history of the tournament Friday night as the fourth-ranked Tar Heels defeated second-ranked UCLA 1-0 before 8,926 fans at WakeMed Soccer Park. The game was played on a clear but bitterly cold night and was decided on a penalty kick goal by senior midfielder Yael Averbuch in the 41st minute of play. (Tar Heel Blue)

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