In one of the most statistically even matches the Vikings have played this season, the difference came with a corner kick by Macalester’s Alex Whitworth. Whitworth scored 33 minutes into the game with the help of teammates Carson Goerecki and Eddie Powers after a confusing melee that found NPU goalie Austin Person in a rare position away from the net, after he blocked a first attempt. The goal was the first scored against North Park in the last four games.
The Vikings made a definitive offensive effort, taking 10 shots after the Macalester goal. North Park made several drives to the goal in the second half. At the 60th minute, PJ Eriksson headed a corner kick from Gabe Vogler that was just wide. Four minutes later, Elvis Fikic’s attempt was blocked and Kyle Fisher’s shot off of the rebound hit the crossbar.
More than 300 students made the trip to support the team. In a bittersweet moment, the team took the opportunity to applaud their supporters at the game’s conclusion.
North Park matched up with Macalester in corner kicks with 4, fouls at 13 and 14, and goal keeper saves at 2.
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