Franklin Springs, GA – The Emmanuel Men's Soccer team hosted Young Harris tonight in Conference Carolinas action. After a scoreless first half, the Mountain Lions would get on the board first, but the Lions roared back to score three consecutive goals to earn a 3-1 win. With the win, the Lions improve to 6-3-2 on the season, 5-3-1in conference play.
 
The first half was a defensive battle, with neither team finding the net. The Mountain Lions outshot the Lions 8-4 in the half, with 6 shots on goal. At the half, the two teams were knotted at 0-0. 
 
After the half, Young Harris struck first scoring in the 46^th minute to take a 1-0 lead. The Lions were quick to respond, with Matt Fitzer scoring his fourth goal of the season, assisted by Nathan Walker at 52:15 to tie things at 1-1. Three minutes later, Nathan Walker found the net for his second goal of the season, assisted by Pau Nel-Lo Recasens to make it 2-1, Lions. At 78:13, Alex Walker tacked on a third goal for the home team, assisted by Matt Fitzer to make it 3-1, Emmanuel, which would be the final score. 
 
The Mountain Lions out-shot the Lions, 13-11 with 10 shots on goal. Emmanuel goalkeeper, Natxo Faus had nine saves on the night. 
 
Coach's Corner - 
 
"Great team performance tonight where the boys embraced the moment and were ready to do whatever it takes for each other. We are focused on learning and growing Brick by Brick together. We will enjoy this result but tomorrow shift our focus on the next game against a good SWU side."
 
"This part of the season we want to be playing our best, but we still have a lot of learning left and we are just scratching the surface of what we are capable of. The boys are committed to each other, and we will keep building. 
 
Next up, the Lions will honor their seniors on Saturday in a Senior Day match up against Southern Wesleyan at 7PM. 
 
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