HARRISONBURG, Va. – The EMU Men's Soccer team opened up ODAC play at home on Wednesday, welcoming Virginia Wesleyan to Harrisonburg. The visiting Marlins put an end to the Royals' five-match unbeaten streak, handing EMU a 5-1 loss.
Records: EMU 4-3-2, 0-1 ODAC | VWU 6-1-2, 1-0 ODAC
Highlights
- The Marlins wasted no time establishing their advantage, putting the Royals in 3-0 hole through the first 17 minutes of play, with all three goals coming from Nolan Schulte.
- 18' | The Royals got on the board with a fantastic individual effort from first-year Carlos Ventura. Ventura stole the ball from a Virginia Wesleyan defender and then beat the goalkeeper one-on-one to make the score 3-1.
- Virginia Wesleyan got that lead back up to three before halftime with a goal in the 36th minute from Christopher Garcia Ortega.
- The Marlins completed the scoring early in the second half, with a tally from Juan Tovar in the 49th minute.
Statistical Leaders
Goals: Ventura (1)
Shots on Goal: King, Ventura (1)
Saves: A. Arledge (5)
What's Next
The EMU Men's Soccer team will look to bounce back quickly when they travel to Randolph College on Saturday, Sept. 28. Opening kick from Lynchburg is set for 7 p.m.
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