Eagles Battle to the End Against Emmaus
(Ankeny, IA) - Faith men's soccer faced off against Emmaus on Tuesday in a match that would be eerily similar to their first meeting earlier this season.
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Emmaus University
(6-2-1, 3-0-0)
|
0 | 1 | 1 |
|
Faith Baptist Bible College
(3-6-0, 1-1-0)
|
0 | 0 | 0 |
Team Stats
Emmaus University
| Game Statistics | Emmaus University | Faith Baptist Bible College |
|---|---|---|
| Shots (on goal) | 15 (4) | 17 (2) |
| Saves | 2 | 3 |
| Fouls | 12 | 3 |
| Corner Kicks | 3 | 3 |
| Offsides | 2 | 0 |
Faith and Emmaus faced off for the second time this season in a hard-fought match, with Emmaus winning 1-0 thanks to a late goal in the 84th minute.
Despite the loss, Faith showed improvement from their first meeting, displaying strong defense and matching Emmaus's intensity throughout the game. Faith outshot Emmaus 17-15, a clear indication of their offensive efforts, but they couldn't find the back of the net.
Emmaus's late goal proved to be the difference in a tightly contested game, but Faith's overall performance shows their continued improvement as they head into the final stretch of the regular season.
Up Next: The Eagles travel to NCAA D3 Buena Vista University for their final non NCCAA match of the year on Thursday, October 3rd at 6:30 PM.