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

In a college soccer match between Louisville and North Carolina, Louisville’s McKalie Ball was inadvertently involved in scoring the equalizing goal. UNC’s goalkeeper, Peyton Trayer, kicked the ball, which struck Ball in the head and ricocheted into the net. Despite the painful nature of the goal, which required Ball to be attended to by trainers, it tied the game at 2-2.

• 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.