October 15, 2024 — Kansas City, MO - In a challenging road match, the Emmaus soccer team faced off against Spurgeon College, ultimately falling 5-1. The defeat brings Emmaus' season record to 8 wins, 5 losses, and 1 draw.
In the first half Emmaus failed to score and fell behind 2-0, but Jake Matte broke through for Emmaus, scoring in the 89th minute with an unassisted goal, finishing the score at 5-1.
Emmaus had 9 shots with 3 on target. Standout performances came from the "Matte Trick": Josh Matte, Jake Matte and Louis Matte, with Jake and Louis each having 3 shots, 1 on target, with Jake getting the all-important goal. Goalkeeper Tucker Kapas made 2 saves during the match. The Eagles only had 6 penalties compared to Spurgeon's 10, highlighting their discipline in a tough match
Up Next: Emmaus will be back home at Jack Fish Field vs Ozark Christian College on Saturday, October 19th at 2:00 PM.