Newark, DE.- After trailing three goals to nil with 25 minutes left, the Elon Phoenix (6-0, 2-0) took all three points from the Delaware Blue Hens (4-2-1) with a furious comeback Saturday afternoon. Elon put together a spirited comeback with four goals in the span of 15 minutes to complete the biggest comeback in Elon's Division I history.
 
Colin Veltri continues his spectacular scoring spree with his first multi-goal game of the season. The junior midfielder has scored five goals in his last four games. Victor Stromsten assisted on Elon's final two goals to bring his tally to six on the season.
 
Scott Vatne put his third set piece in the back of the net in his last two games in the second half against Delaware. Vatne has now scored free kicks in back-to-back games against CAA opponents.  
 
How It Happened

• The Phoenix began the game on the front foot of the action. Colin Veltri put together a minute with three shots and one on target that nearly found the back of the net but was denied by the Blue Hens' keeper.
• After three substitutions, Delaware found its footing in front of goal with two goals in quick succession to take a 2-0 lead into the break.
• Delaware found another goal early into the second half to take a commanding 3-0 lead.
• After a number of shots from Delaware, a number of substitutes opened the game up for the Phoenix.
• Jahmir Flowers came on and immediately provided a spark before Ryan Manna found Veltri in behind who buried a left-footed shot to cut the lead to two.
• Flowers found the back of the net no more than 90 seconds later but was ruled offside by the side official. The Phoenix would make up for it moments later.
• Scott Vatne was awarded the free kick in a dangerous but difficult angle. Vatne's low driven cross went through several bodies and legs but found the back of the net without a touch to bring the Phoenix within one.
• Delaware had taken their foot off the gas and Elon continued to roll. Two minutes after Vatne's goal, Victor Stromsten showcased wonderful skill with a roulette turn and found Flowers with a through-ball in behind. Flowers rounded the goalie and drew the Phoenix even despite being down to ten men.
• Not satisfied with the lone point, Elon continued to jump on the counterattack. After clearing a cross from the Blue Hens, Stromsten found himself behind the Delaware defense. After a showcase of his physicality to hold off a defender, Stromsten laid off a simple pass to Veltri who put the ball into an open goal to give Elon an improbable 4-3 lead.
• Despite being down to ten men, Elon continued to work at the back with nine men behind the ball. Elon allowed just one shot on goal in the final ten minutes, but it was snuffed out by Tomasz Wroblewski.
• The Phoenix held on for the 4-3 win and picked up another crucial three points in CAA play.

 
Notes and Stats

• The Phoenix have started the season 6-0 following this afternoon's win over the Blue Hens. The six straight wins to begin the year means the Phoenix have gone 11 games unbeaten dating back to last season and opens the season with their second-best start in D1 history.
• Elon has now won nine straight regular season games dating back to last season. The nine games is the second longest streak in school history. Elon won 14 regular season games in a row between the 1987-88 seasons.
• With the win over the Dragons, Elon has now won two straight CAA road games and picked up seven points from their last three conference road matchups.
• Elon has won their last three games with Delaware including back-to-back games on the road.
• Colin Veltri found the back of the net for the fifth time in four games as Veltri scored in his fourth straight game. The brace gives Veltri his first career game with two goals and he now leads the team with five goals.
• Victor Stromsten now leads the team in assist with six after collecting two more helpers on Colin Veltri's goal and Jahmir Flowers' goal. His assists give him 12 for his Elon career.
• Scott Vatne's free kick gives him three goals from two games all on set pieces. Vatne now has four goals on the season and has had at least three goals in ever season he has played, plus tying a new season high.
• Jahmir Flowers secured his first goal of the season with the game-tying goal in the second half. This was Flowers' second career goal and his first against a Division I opponent.
• Tomasz Wroblewski had four saves in the match to tie a season high. Wroblewski has now earned a result for Elon in nine straight regular season games.
• Elon has outscored their opponents 14-2 on the season and 11-2 at Rudd Field.
• The Phoenix picks up six points from their first two conference games for the first time since 2021.

 
Up Next

• The Phoenix will continue their road trip as they return to the state to take on ACC foe Wake Forest. Kick off from Spry Stadium on Tuesday will be at 7 pm.