College soccer player scores after opposing goalie smokes a kick off her head

McKalie Ball took a Peyton Trayer goal kick square off the head, and the ricochet bounced into the net to tie Louisville and North Carolina at 2.

College soccer player scores after opposing goalie smokes a kick off her head

TL;DR

  • Louisville's McKalie Ball scored an accidental goal against North Carolina when a clearance kick from UNC's goalkeeper, Peyton Trayer, hit her in the head and went into the net.
  • The incident occurred in the 73rd minute, tying the game at 2-2.
  • Ball, a freshman, required medical attention after being hit.
  • North Carolina ultimately won the match 3-2 with a goal in the 79th minute.
  • UNC will proceed to the ACC tournament, followed by the NCAA women's soccer tournament.