Paul Quinn Falls Short In A Closely Contested Match With North American
On September 19, 2024, North American University faced Paul Quinn College in a closely contested soccer match in Dallas, Texas. The match was characterized by dynamic play, tactical adjustments, and individual brilliance. Trailing at halftime, North American mounted a resilient comeback to secure a 3-2 victory.
Paul Quinn scored in the 12th minute through Elijah Gonzalez, who capitalized on a defensive lapse from North American. Despite several attempts from North American to equalize, it was not until the 30th minute that Reynaldo Vanegas leveled the score with an unassisted goal. Paul Quinn quickly regained the lead just two minutes later when Mitchalin Ford, assisted by William Cortes, found the back of the net, giving Paul Quinn a 2-1 advantage heading into halftime.
North American responded emphatically in the second half, with Alejandro Noboa scoring twice within a minute (75:30 and 76:00), securing the win. Noboa's unassisted goals highlighted North American's offensive resurgence, which Paul Quinn could not match in the game's final stages.
North American University
North American demonstrated a balanced team effort, with contributions from several key players. The standout performance came from Alejandro Noboa, who scored two crucial goals in the second half. Reynaldo Vanegas also made a significant impact with the opening goal for North American. The team's defense, led by goalkeeper Gino Burioni, who recorded three saves, managed to hold Paul Quinn scoreless in the second half, reflecting a strong defensive adjustment after the halftime break.
Key Players
- Alejandro Noboa: Scored two unassisted goals, leading the comeback for North American.
- Reynaldo Vanegas: Contributed the first goal for North American, helping to shift the game's momentum.
Paul Quinn College
Paul Quinn started the match strongly, with Elijah Gonzalez and Mitchalin Ford finding the net in the first half. Despite their early lead, Paul Quinn's inability to maintain defensive solidity in the second half allowed North American to capitalize on key scoring opportunities. Goalkeeper Jose Martinez made eight saves, but the defense ultimately could not withstand the pressure from North American's attacking front.
Key Players
- Elijah Gonzalez: Scored the opening goal of the match, setting the tone early for Paul Quinn.
- Mitchalin Ford: Scored Paul Quinn's second goal, temporarily restoring their lead.
Statistical Summary
- Shots on Goal: North American had 13 total shots with 6 on target, while Paul Quinn managed 7 shots, none of which were on target in the second half.
- Fouls and Discipline: The match saw aggressive play, with a total of 26 fouls. Paul Quinn committed 15 fouls compared to North American's 11. Both teams received multiple yellow cards, reflecting the match's intensity and physical nature.
Scoring Summary
- 12:00 - PQ: Elijah Gonzalez scored unassisted.
- 30:20 - NA: Reynaldo Vanegas scored unassisted.
- 32:40 - PQ: Mitchalin Ford scored, assisted by William Cortes.
- 75:30 - NA: Alejandro Noboa scored unassisted.
- 76:00 - NA: Alejandro Noboa scored unassisted