Spartanburg, SC – The Emmanuel Men's Soccer team traveled to Spartanburg, SC this afternoon to face Converse University in the Conference Carolinas Championship Quarterfinals. The Valkyries took the lead right before the half to take a 1-0 lead into the break. The second half was a defensive battle, with the Lions putting pressure on, but the Valkyries held onto the 1-0 lead to come away with a win. With the loss, the Lions end the season with a 8-7-2 record, 8-6 in conference play.
The Valkyries controlled the pace of the first half, outshooting the Lions 5-1 with 4 shots on goal. Converse took the 1-0 lead in to 34
th minute and took the lead into halftime. In the first half, goalkeeper
Edouard Laberge had 3 saves.
The second half was evenly matched, with Converse outshooting the Lions 10-8 with 5 shots on goal compared to Emmanuel's 4. Laberge picked up 5 saves in the half to bring his total for the game to 8. The half was a defensive battle, with neither team finding the back of the net. The Valkyries held off pressure from the Lion's late to earn the 1-0 victory to move onto the semifinals.
Congratulations, Lions on a great season!
