Arlington Heights, Ill. The Holy Cross College men’s soccer team returned to Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference play this afternoon when they hosted Trinity International University. After a great start for the Holy Cross Saints with two goals in the first 45 minutes of play both scored by Elmin Ejup, the game entered halftime with a score of 2-0. An intense scoring battle in the second half with both teams recorded seven total goals in 45 minutes of action. Cliff Brown, Martin Von Thun, Erick Zelaya, and Elmin Ejup each recorded goals in the second half, as Holy Cross would get the 6-3 victory. With the win, Holy Cross moves to 6-5-2 and 3-4-2 in CCAC play, while Trinity International University moves to 1-13 and 1-9 in conference play
MATCH DETAILS
Score: Holy Cross defeated TIU 6-3
Records: Holy Cross (6-5-2) | TIU (1-13)
Location: Saints Field | Holy Cross College | Notre Dame, Ind.
SCORING SUMMARY
12′ | (HC) Elmin Ejup assisted by Cliff Brown
33′ | (HC) Elmin Ejup assisted by Gabe Nyenka
46′ | (TIU) Xavier Brown unassisted
47′ | (HC) Cliff Brown assisted by Laith Zaibal
48′ | (HC) Martin Von Thun unassisted
66′ | (TIU) Josiah Fuchs assisted by Nick Willard
67′ | (TIU) Josiah Fuchs unassisted
71′ | (HC) Erick Zelaya assisted by Bryce Taberski
87′ | (HC) Elmin Ejup assisted by Laith Zaibal
INSIDE THE BOXSCORE
James Linnabary recorded four saves
Elmin Ejup recorded a hat trick
Cliff Brown, Martin Von Thun, and Erick Zelaya each recorded a goal
Holy Cross outshot TIU 20-15
NEXT TIME OUT
The Saints return to action Tuesday, October 19 when they travel to Indiana University Northwest for another CCAC matchup. Kickoff set for 9:00pm EST.
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