Location: High Point, NC (Vert Stadium) Score: High Point 3, Elon 2 Records: High Point (2-3), Elon (3-3) HIGH POINT, NC – High Point University men’s soccer team won 3-2 in extra time over Elon when Alex Abril scored the winning goal in the 97th minute on Wednesday evening (September 15) at Vert Stadium. Sebastian Chalbaud, Caco Fernandez and Abril Wednesday evening marked the 55th meeting between HPU and Elon, the Panthers leading the series 29-13-12. Since she became DI in 1999, HPU has competed against Elon 21 times. Zach Haines: We’ll take the result, we had to find a way tonight. That’s all we’ve talked about since Cornell, we need to play badly. We need to get the basics right, the things we can control on the field and put more pressure on the other team by being the aggressor. That’s what we focused on in training this week. We pushed the guys, we challenged them and tried to prepare them to bring that attitude and mentality into play and luckily they did. They earned a few moments early, forcing the red card and the penalty kick so we could shoot a man and a goal up. Of course we would have liked to have done things a little differently in the end, but tonight it’s really just about getting the win and getting back on track. I’m really happy and proud of the guys who showed a lot tonight. LIGHTS OUT, BLACK OUT, GAMEDAY! The first 100 HPU students get a blackout t-shirt! ?? @ElonMSoccer ?? 19.00 ?? Vert Stadium (High Point, NC) Point University Soccer (@HPUMSOCCER) September 15, 2021 Panther Particular The Panthers offensive kicked off 20 minutes into the game with a solid opportunity resulting from an Abril shot that went past the Phoenix goalkeeper went, but was cleared from the goal line. The first goal of the game came 15 minutes before the end of the first half against a Chalbaud PK. The PK came from a Phoenix handball in the penalty area when the referee awarded Elon a red card to Jake Kelly, reducing the Phoenix to 10 men. ???? ‘???? ?????? ????????????????! # ComeOnYouPanthers x #GoHPU pic.twitter.com/xCRN9lrcwk – High Point University Soccer (@HPUMSOCCER) September 15, 2021 put HPU 1-0! # ComeOnYouPanthers x #GoHPU pic.twitter.com/uYdXUbvBJq – High Point University Soccer (@HPUMSOCCER) September 15, 2021 The Panthers doubled their lead in the 65th Fernandez defeated the goalkeeper with a ball finish near the post. “It’s magic from the Mexican!” ???? # ComeOnYouPanthers x #GoHPU pic.twitter.com/cj8YhYYmtp – High Point University Soccer (@HPUMSOCCER) September 16, 2021 Fernandez maintained the offensive pressure for the Panthers with another shot that ricocheted off the post just minutes later . A dangerous ball served by Cooper Lindfelt bounced around and landed at the feet of Nick Phipps. Phipps faced Chalbaud, who defeated his defender and forced the Phoenix keeper to make a big save to keep the game at 2-0. Holden Trent got to work when he made a big save for an Elon corner 14 minutes before the end of the game. Trent stood strong after the ball ricocheted off the Panthers defenders, allowing Elon to find a shot right in front of goal. Rescuing @ HoldenTrent45 on Phoenix chance after corner kick ?? # ComeOnYouPanthers x #GoHPU pic.twitter.com/ASTC4iknPL – High Point University Soccer (@HPUMSOCCER) September 16, 2021 The Phoenix halves the lead with 8 minutes past one Elon’s free kick remains in play. Victor Stormsten crossed the ball over the goal and met with his teammate Jack Dolk to find the back of the net. Less than two minutes later, the phoenix tied the things and found the back of the net after a scramble in the penalty area after a corner kick. Chalbaud was trying to regain momentum for the Panthers when he brought the ball across the field and slammed the ball into the lower right corner, forcing the Elon goalkeeper to make another big save. What a chance @ Sebaschalbaud08 #ComeOnYouPanthers x #GoHPU pic.twitter.com/uxPm8p9y7V – High Point University Soccer (@HPUMSOCCER) 16. was sent straight into the box and directed into the lower left corner of the goal. We’re on our way to OT here in Vert. @ HoldenTrent45 made this a reality with this save! #ComeOnYouPanthers x #GoHPU pic.twitter.com/n53MuvItwB – High Point University Soccer (@HPUMSOCCER) September 16, 2021 The Panthers generated the first goal chance in extra time when MD Myers won the Feet found by Chalbaud, who hit the ball in the lower right corner but was saved by a recovering Elon defender. http: // Seba almost finished it. So. Close. # ComeOnYouPanthers x #GoHPU pic.twitter.com/DqB0ekMpwZ— High Point University Soccer (@HPUMSOCCER) September 16, 2021 Abril’s 97th-minute overtime goal led the Panthers to a 3-2 win over Elon on Wednesday evening at Vert Stadium. David Greene supported the Abril Gate. ABRIL CALLS GAME! PANTHERS WIN! @_ alex_abril_ lifts the Panthers past Elon! #ComeOnYouPanthers x #GoHPU pic.twitter.com/BKYndscYpo – High Point University Soccer (@HPUMSOCCER) September 16, 2021 The term “real MVP” gets thrown around a lot these days. Enter the HPU ball girl Anna Peach. She was added to the game in extra time and set us up for success tonight. She’s the best, you don’t want to miss this celebration .??#SCTop10 @HighPointU #ComeOnYouPanthers x #GoHPU pic.twitter.com/eO9ByH0pWu – High Point University Soccer (@HPUMSOCCER) September 16, 2021 ON YOU ?? pic.twitter.com/Z7bXjhzLNw – High Point University Soccer (@HPUMSOCCER) September 16, 2021 High Point is back in action against Maryland while the Panthers are South on Monday the 20th. The Panthers and Terps play at 7:00 p.m. in Ludwigsfeld. #ComeOnYouPanthers x #GoHPU
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