Franklin Springs, GA – The Emmanuel Men's Soccer team hosted Erskine College tonight on Firefighter Appreciation Night. The Lions took an early 1-0 lead in the first minute of play. Emmanuel added three more scores to their lead in the second half to earn the 4-1 victory. With the win, the Lions improve to 2-5 overall, 2-2 in conference action. 

The Lions opened up the scoring early with a goal by Sergio Aspas in the first minute of play to make it 1-0 Lions. The remainder of the first half was a defensive battle with neither team finding the net. The Flying Fleet outshot the Lions, 7-5 in the first half, with both teams taking 2 shots on goal.  The Lions took a 1-0 lead into the break. 

Emmanuel wasted no time in the 2^nd half, with Christian Mata finding the net in the 48^th minute, assisted by Fernando Carvalho and Alex Walker to make it 2-0, Lions. Three minutes later, Rezhis Koxhaj tacked on another score to the Emmanuel lead making it 3-0, Lions. Sergio Aspas found the net for the second time tonight, scoring at the 62:21 mark to make it 4-0, Lions. Erskine cut into the Emmanuel lead in the 77^th minute to make the final score 4-1, Lions. 

Emmanuel goalkeeper, Jackson Gallegos had 3 saves on the night and Sergio Aspas led the way with 2 goals and 4 shots on goal. 

The Lions will be back in action on Saturday at 3PM as they host Barton College in conference play. 

For more information on Emmanuel University athletics, visit goeulions.com.