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 BrownMartin Von ThunErick 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 BrownMartin 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.