VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – The EMU Men's Soccer team traveled to Virginia Beach on Saturday, but it was not for rest and relaxation. Instead, it was all business with a tough road contest against Virginia Wesleyan, who went into the day tied for second in the ODAC. The Royals were not intimidated, going toe-to-toe with the Marlins in a 1-1 draw.
Records: EMU 7-5-4, 4-2-3 ODAC | Virginia Wesleyan 12-2-2, 6-2-2 ODAC
Highlights
- 45' | Just when it looked like a scoreless first half, Virginia Wesleyan sent a centering pass into the box, and the Marlins' Aria Kimiavi got enough of a foot on the ball to put it through the legs of Andrew Arledge and into the net.
- 49' | The Royals came out of halftime determined find an equalizer, and it did not take them long. Ariel Bonilla sent a beautiful free kick into the box, and Mesa Dula headed it home for his fifth goal of the season, tying the game 1-1.
- Virginia Wesleyan had six second half shots, but Arledge and the EMU defense kept them at bay to preserve the draw.
- The Royals are unbeaten in matches following losses this season, with a record of 4-0-1 under those circumstances.
- With that result, EMU has clinched a spot in the ODAC Men's Soccer Tournament for the first time since 2018.
Statistical Leaders
Shots: Dula (1)
Shots on Goal: Dula (2)
Saves: A. Arledge (5)
What's Next
The EMU Men's Soccer team wraps up their regular season on Tuesday, Oct. 24 when they entertain the Hampden-Sydney Tigers at the EMU Turf Field. The match will kick off at 7 p.m.
