Skip To Main Content
Skip To Main Content

Virginia Commonwealth University

#LetsGoVCU
CelioPompeuNCState
3
Winner VCU VCU (1-1-1)
2
ELON ELON (1-2)
Winner
VCU VCU
(1-1-1)
3
Final
2
ELON ELON
(1-2)
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
VCU VCU 1 2 3
ELON ELON 1 1 2

Game Recap: Men's Soccer |

POMPEU NETS HAT-TRICK IN MEN'S SOCCER THRILLER

Final Score: VCU 3, Elon 2
Location: Elon, N.C. (Rudd Field)
Records: VCU 1-1-1, Elon 1-2-0
 
 
The Short Story: VCU's Celio Pompeu exploded for three goals in a contest that never lacked in drama. The Brazilian's 83rd minute game-winning goal completed the first hat-trick of his career and propelled the Rams to their first victory of the season on Sunday night. 
 
 
QUICK FACTS
 
  • Pompeu fired 5 shots in the game and scored on all three that landed on target
  • Senior Ulrik Edvardsen grabbed his first assist of the season after setting up the Rams opening goal
  • In his first career start, sophomore Ethan Manheim provided an assist as well as a shot 
  • Biska Biyombo assisted on Pompeu's second goal as well as firing a shot 
  • Scott McLeod and Andrea Nguionza each placed a shot on goal
  • Sophomore John Ermini recorded four saves in his first career start between the pipes
  • Pompeu's 83rd minute game-winner was the first of his career 
 
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
 
  • Ermini was tested early and came up with two saves in the opening minutes to keep the score tied. The Rams however would open the scoring in the 34th minute after Edvardsen played a ball in to Pompeu who placed it in the back of the net with just one touch 
  • The Rams conceded just minutes before halftime and entered the break with the score level, but Pompeu wasted no time putting VCU back in front as he curled his second past Elon in the 47th minute
  • After yet another equalizer from Elon in the 66th minute, Pompeu netted an 83rd minute winner coming off of a breakaway chance
 
 
HEAD COACH DAVID GIFFARD
 
"Tonight we made a step forward from the last game. We created more chances and were more purposeful going forward. We weren't good in the attack, but we were better. Defensively we made steps forward but weren't good yet. In the end, we have a lot of good players who can make plays and tonight we put ourselves in positions to make enough plays to win. We have a long way to go to be what we can, but I felt like we made a good step on both sides of the ball tonight."


UP NEXT

The Rams return to Sports Backers Stadium to open up conference play against George Washington on Saturday, Mar. 13 at 7 p.m.

 
Print Friendly Version