Alessia Russo's Goal Lifts Tar Heels Past Wolfpack in ACC Women's Soccer Semifinal

Posted Nov 3, 2017
Alessia Russo's world class goal from distance (Video) was the difference as the UNC women's soccer team defeated NC State 1-0 Friday in the 2017 ACC Tournament semifinals. With the victory, the Tar Heels improved to 14-2-2 on the season and will now meet ACC regular season champion Duke Sunday at 1 p.m. in the championship match on ESPNU. (GoHeels.com)

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