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Carthage CARTHAGE (3-8-4, 2-3-3 CCIW)
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North Park NPMSOC (8-6-2, 3-4-1 CCIW)
Carthage CARTHAGE
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North Park NPMSOC
(8-6-2, 3-4-1 CCIW)
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Game Recap: Men's Soccer | | Tyler Woolbright, Assistant AD

Men's Soccer plays Carthage to a draw, secures home field advantage in CCIW Tournament

Vikings to host Carroll on Saturday at 5pm

CHICAGO, Ill. -- In a battle of "moments" North Park and Carthage Men's Soccer played to a 2-2 draw in the final match of the regular season. The "non-loss result" gives North Park the #4 seed in the upcoming College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) Tournament, hosting Carroll for a Quarterfinals match this coming Saturday.

North Park struck first in the 14th minute when senior forward Angel Arismendiz capitalized on a Carthage turnover, slotting home his second goal of the season. Fumbled control from the Firebirds and quick thinking by Arismendiz set the table for him to beat the Carthage keeper. 

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The Vikings dominated the first half in shot volume, outshooting Carthage 11-4, but couldn't extend their lead.

Carthage responded with intensity after the break. In a span of just over 10 minutes, they flipped the script. Adrian Atanassov headed in a corner from Emmitt Hansen at 55:07. Then, at 65:23, Eli Schoffstall curled in a free kick from just outside the box to give the Firebirds a 2-1 lead.

North Park refused to fold. In the 80th minute, senior forward Adam Hamad equalized with a powerful strike off a corner kick. Senior midfielder Vidar Rydell sent in that corner, punched off the cross bar before Hamad popped a shot inside the net for the all-important second goal.

Shot Barrages and Key Moments

The most intense shooting sequences came in two bursts:

  • First Half (18:00–26:00):
    North Park fired five shots, including two by Bastian Eikeland - one blocked and one rattling the crossbar. Carthage responded with two blocked attempts, including one by Dominic Gadalinski.

  • Second Half (54:30–65:30):
    Carthage scored twice and added two more shots, while North Park had three attempts, including a save on Anthony Chebat and a blocked shot by Mathias Soerum.

Top Players

North Park

Carthage

  • Adrian Atanassov – 2 shots on goal, 1 goal (header off corner)
  • Eli Schoffstall – 1 goal (free kick)
  • Aaron The – 6 saves, kept Carthage in the match during North Park's surges

What's Next?

North Park concludes the regular season with an 8-6-2 record and 3-4-1 slate in CCIW action, turning its full attention to some playoff soccer. The Vikings, seeded fourth, will host fifth seeded Carroll University (6-9-2, 3-4-1) this Saturday, 5:00 PM CT, at the Holmgren Athletic Complex.


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