Men's Soccer drops opener on the road

WALESKA, Ga. (Aug. 26, 2023) - The Point University men's soccer team would head on the road against former AAC foe Reinhardt. The Skyhawks would take the pitch at Ken White Field in Waleska, Ga, for their season opener and would fall in a heartbreaker by the score of 2-1.

 

The game commenced with a burst of energy from both teams, each aiming to establish dominance early on. In the 5th minute, the Skyhawks drew first blood as Tommy Eskew expertly converted a goal. Brandon Cervantes' pinpoint assist set up the opportunity, showcasing the synergy between the two players. With this early lead, Point University Skyhawks took control of the field, applying pressure to Reinhardt's defense. As the half progressed, both teams engaged in a tactical battle, vying for possession and attempting to break through each other's defensive lines. The Skyhawks' goalkeeper, Simon Niksch, emerged as a pivotal figure, making a series of impressive saves to deny Reinhardt's attempts to equalize. The Skyhawks would head to the locker room with a 1-0 lead at the half.

 

The second half kicked off with Reinhardt determined to turn the tide in their favor. In the 61st minute, Maxime Correia's brilliance came to the fore as he skillfully maneuvered past defenders and unleashed a stunning shot that found the net. Correia's unassisted goal breathed new life into the match, reigniting Reinhardt's hopes of a comeback. In the 64th minute, Reinhardt continued their offensive surge. Maxime Correia turned provider this time, setting up Anthony Robledo for a clinical finish that extended Reinhardt's lead to 2-1.

 

The intensity of the match was not limited to the scoring action. The referee issued a series of yellow cards, reflecting the hunger on the field: - Reinhardt's Raphael Mospanyuk received a yellow card in the 42nd minute. - Jeronimo Killer of Reinhardt received a yellow card in the 69th minute. - Benja Elgueta of Reinhardt also received a yellow card in the 69th minute. - Zane Whitehead of Point University Skyhawks received a yellow card in the 78th minute. - Maxime Correia of Reinhardt was shown a yellow card in the 83rd minute. - Carlos Ayala-Viera of Reinhardt received a yellow card in the match's final minute.

 

In the match's closing stages, both teams demonstrated remarkable determination. Point University Skyhawks launched a series of attacking efforts to level the score, but Reinhardt's defense stood firm, intercepting passes and making crucial tackles to thwart their opponents. The match concluded with a score of 2-1 in favor of Reinhardt.

 

Point

PLAYER	SH	SOG	G	A	MIN
1 - Simon Niksch - gk	0	0	0	0	90
2 - Alex Fletcher-Clifford - cb	1	1	0	0	90
4 - Taylor O'Neill - cb	0	0	0	0	45
5 - Zane Whitehead - Yellow card	0	0	0	0	80
6 - Ethan Aler	1	1	0	0	45
7 - Lee Min	2	1	0	0	32
8 - Diego Matarrita	0	0	0	0	0
9 - Tommy Eskew - f	1	1	1	0	60
10 - Diogo Palhoto - f	0	0	0	0	49
11 - Brandon Cervantes - rwb	0	0	0	1	90
13 - David Cho - m	3	2	0	0	90
14 - Isaias Zamudio-Facio	0	0	0	0	0
15 - Giuliano Dolce	0	0	0	0	0
17 - Tomas Calado - cm	0	0	0	0	58
18 - Gihong Kang	0	0	0	0	0
19 - Noa Wiegand	2	1	0	0	21
20 - John Croxson	0	0	0	0	40
21 - Alejandro Schmidt	1	0	0	0	17
22 - Harry Waite	0	0	0	0	0
23 - Jordon Martin	0	0	0	0	14
24 - Diogo Soucasaux	0	0	0	0	23
26 - Jacob Illmer	1	1	0	0	73
33 - Jeronimo Killer - Yellow card	0	0	0	0	90
34 - Christopher Remily	0	0	0	0	0
42 - Callum Thompson	0	0	0	0	0
TM - Team	0	0	0	0	0
TOTALS	12	8	1	1	1007

 

GOALIES		SOG	GA	SV	Min
1 - Simon Niksch (L, 0-1)		8	2	6	90:00