Gianna Paul sets Alabama’s all-time career points record as Melina Rebimbas adds two goals and an assist in a dramatic SEC rivalry win.
⚽ Paul, Rebimbas Power Crimson Tide Past Tigers in 4–3 Iron Bowl of Soccer Victory
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. | In one of the most thrilling matches of the SEC season, No. 15 Alabama (10–4–1, 4–3–0 SEC) rallied late to defeat in-state rival Auburn (5–5–4, 1–3–3 SEC) by a score of 4–3 Friday night in the Iron Bowl of Soccer.
Trailing 3–2 with under 10 minutes remaining, the Crimson Tide mounted an incredible comeback powered by stars Gianna Paul and Melina Rebimbas, each recording a brace. Rebimbas netted the equalizer in the 82nd minute before assisting Paul’s game-winning goal just four minutes later, completing a five-point night that lifted Alabama to its fifth Iron Bowl win in the last six years.