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Both UNC and UCLA use a 3-5-2 formation. This gives them a stronger midfield presence. But in each of Smith’s three goals, you can see how the three-player back line was too narrow when Smith came down wide on the right flank. There was no defender available to challenge her until she had control of the ball and had built up a full head of steam — too late.

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Both UNC and UCLA use a 3-5-2 formation. This gives them a stronger midfield presence. But in each of Smith’s three goals, you can see how the three-player back line was too narrow when Smith came down wide on the right flank. There was no defender available to challenge her until she had control of the ball and had built up a full head of steam — too late.