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Emmanuel University (Ga.)

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Emmanuel University
Colin wederburn
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Emmanuel (GA) EMM (7-4-2, 6-4-1)
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Winner Converse CON (9-1-5, 6-0-4)
Emmanuel (GA) EMM
(7-4-2, 6-4-1)
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Final
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Converse CON
(9-1-5, 6-0-4)
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Emmanuel (GA) EMM 0 1 1
Converse CON 0 2 2

Game Recap: Men's Soccer |

Lions Fall to Converse In Final Seconds 2-1

Spartanburg, SC – The Emmanuel Men's Soccer team traveled to Spartanburg, SC to face the Converse Valkyries in Conference Carolinas play. The Lions got on the board first to take a 1-0 lead. The Valkyries tied things late in the game and scored with seven seconds on the clock to win it, 2-1 in thrilling fashion. With the loss, the Lions fall to 7-5-2 on the season, 6-5-1 in conference play.
 
The matchup began as a defensive battle with neither team finding the net in the first half. The Valkyries outshot the Lions 6-2 in the first half, with 2 shots on goal. At the half, the two teams were knotted at 0-0.
 
Tomas Pollacchi got things started for the Lions in the 2nd half, scoring at 52:16 to give the Lions a 1-0 lead. The Valkyries answered back with a goal at 71:14 to tie things at 1-1. With a mere seven seconds to play in the matchup, the Valkyries scored to earn a 2-1 win. Converse outshot the Lions 18-4 in the game, with 4 shots on goal compared to 1 for the Lions. Emmanuel goalkeeper, Natxo Faus ended the night with two saves. 
 
Next up, the Lions travel to Due West, SC to face Erskine to close out the regular season on Saturday at 3:30PM. 
 
For more information on Emmanuel University athletics, visit goeulions.com. 
 
 
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