Vermont claims first National Championship on OT goal


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Maximilian Kissel scored a dramatic golden goal in sudden-death overtime, leading Vermont to a 2-1 victory over Marshall and claiming the program's first-ever national championship in men's soccer.

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Key Moments

  • Kissel scored the winning goal in the 95th minute
  • Marcell Papp equalized in the 81st minute, tying the game at 1-1
  • Tarik Pannholzer had given Marshall the lead in the 57th minute

Historic Achievement

  • First national championship in a team sport for Vermont
  • Ninth championship game in the 21st century decided by overtime
  • Vermont finished the season with a 16-2-6 record
The win was particularly significant as Vermont became the first America East team to ever make a national title game in a team sport, with Kissel's goal securing their place in school history.

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