DePaul University Athletics
Friday, August 30
Wish Field
4:00 P.M. CT
DePaul University
0-0-0, 0-0-0
2
vs
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Northern Illinois
0-0-0, 0-0-0
1
2
F
Northern Ill.
1
0
1
DePaul
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Men's Soccer Opens 2019 with Victory in Chicago Classic
8/30/2019 7:44:00 PM | MEN'S SOCCER
CHICAGO - DePaul men's soccer secured their first victory in their regular season opener with a 2-1 statement win over Northern Illinois in the Chicago Classic at Wish Field on Friday afternoon. Freshman David Gripman netted both goals for DePaul (1-0-0), the first multiple-goal game of his career.
The freshman struck first in the 17th minute as he streamlined down the field to connect with a pass from Michael Anderson that flew just to the left of NIU keeper Christoph Koninger. Senior defender Max de Bruijne also earned an assist on the play.
Northern Illinois (0-1-0) would even the game up in the 37th minute with a goal from Louis Sala off a ball from Adrian Lara.
DePaul's determination to win showed at the beginning of the second half as Gripman would net the eventual gamewinner in the 54th minute. A ball from Brayden Callipari at the top of the box would connect with Isaac Friendt who sent it across the box to Gripman.
KEY NUMBERS
4... Assists on DePaul goals: Max de Bruijne, Brayden Callipari, Isaac Friendt, Michael Anderson
2... Goals by David Gripman
2... Saves by Drew Nuelle
FROM COACH PLOTKIN
On David Gripman...
"We were excited for him to score a couple goals today and get into some really good spots for us. We know he has some unique abilities and unique quickness and so for him to get two in the first game, I think it's a great start for him in his career."
UP NEXT
The Blue Demons return to Wish Field on Sunday to host Vermont in the final day of the Chicago Classic at noon.
SCOUTING THE CATAMOUNTS
Vermont takes the trip west to the Windy City to kick off their regular season against Loyola Friday evening before playing on Wish Field on Sunday. The Catamounts welcome the addition of a dozen newcomers to the program. They were picked to finish fifth in the America East Preseason Coaches' Poll.
SERIES STUFF
This is the first matchup between the two teams.
LIVE COVERAGE
Sunday's match will be available to stream on DePaul All-Access. The link to watch can also be found on the "video" link on both the landing page of our website and on the men's soccer schedule.
SOCIAL MEDIA
For everything DePaul Men's Soccer, follow the Blue Demons across multiple social media platforms: Twitter or Instagram. Join in the conversation using #PlayingPossessed.
Be sure to like DePaul on Facebook and check out some of the sights and sounds around DePaul on Twitter or on Instagram.
Miss any of the action? Subscribe to the Blue Demons on YouTube.
The freshman struck first in the 17th minute as he streamlined down the field to connect with a pass from Michael Anderson that flew just to the left of NIU keeper Christoph Koninger. Senior defender Max de Bruijne also earned an assist on the play.
17'| BLUE DEMONS TAKE A 1-0 LEAD!!!
— DePaul Men's Soccer (@DePaulMSOC) August 30, 2019
Take a look at this beauty from David Gripman👀#PlayingPossessed🔵😈⚽️ pic.twitter.com/PBjZE6zBS7
Northern Illinois (0-1-0) would even the game up in the 37th minute with a goal from Louis Sala off a ball from Adrian Lara.
DePaul's determination to win showed at the beginning of the second half as Gripman would net the eventual gamewinner in the 54th minute. A ball from Brayden Callipari at the top of the box would connect with Isaac Friendt who sent it across the box to Gripman.
Five yellow cards were issued in the second half, four booked to the Huskies. DePaul would get outnumbered on corner kicks, 5-2, and shots overall, 11-9, but the Blue Demons had four shots on goal compared to the Huskies three. Callipari and Youssef Ramadan each fired off two shots on goal. DePaul keeper Drew Nuelle played a full 90 and netted two saves in between the pipes.54' | HAVE YOURSELF A DAY, GRIPMAN!!!
— DePaul Men's Soccer (@DePaulMSOC) August 30, 2019
The freshman scores again to give the Blue Demons a 2-1 advantage. #PlayingPossessed pic.twitter.com/AQMz2YXWSM
KEY NUMBERS
4... Assists on DePaul goals: Max de Bruijne, Brayden Callipari, Isaac Friendt, Michael Anderson
2... Goals by David Gripman
2... Saves by Drew Nuelle
FROM COACH PLOTKIN
On David Gripman...
"We were excited for him to score a couple goals today and get into some really good spots for us. We know he has some unique abilities and unique quickness and so for him to get two in the first game, I think it's a great start for him in his career."
UP NEXT
The Blue Demons return to Wish Field on Sunday to host Vermont in the final day of the Chicago Classic at noon.
SCOUTING THE CATAMOUNTS
Vermont takes the trip west to the Windy City to kick off their regular season against Loyola Friday evening before playing on Wish Field on Sunday. The Catamounts welcome the addition of a dozen newcomers to the program. They were picked to finish fifth in the America East Preseason Coaches' Poll.
SERIES STUFF
This is the first matchup between the two teams.
LIVE COVERAGE
Sunday's match will be available to stream on DePaul All-Access. The link to watch can also be found on the "video" link on both the landing page of our website and on the men's soccer schedule.
SOCIAL MEDIA
For everything DePaul Men's Soccer, follow the Blue Demons across multiple social media platforms: Twitter or Instagram. Join in the conversation using #PlayingPossessed.
Be sure to like DePaul on Facebook and check out some of the sights and sounds around DePaul on Twitter or on Instagram.
Miss any of the action? Subscribe to the Blue Demons on YouTube.
Team Stats
NIU
DEP
Goals
1
2
Shots
11
9
Shots on Goal
3
4
Saves
2
2
Corners
5
2
Fouls
19
12
Scoring Plays
David Gripman (2)
Assisted By: Michael Anderson , Max De Bruijne
GOAL by DEP Gripman, David Assist by Anderson, Michael and De Bruijne, Max.
17:04
Louis Sala (1)
Assisted By: Adrian Lara
GOAL by NIU Sala, Louis Assist by Lara, Adrian.
37:46
David Gripman (2)
Assisted By: Brayden Callipari , Isaac Friendt
GOAL by DEP Gripman, David Assist by Callipari, Brayden and Friendt, Isaac.
54:34
Game Leaders
Shots
4
SOG
3
Goals
2
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
0
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
0
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
Players Mentioned
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