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Michael Walsh
1
North Georgia UNG (1-1-1, 0-0-0)
3
Winner Emmanuel (GA) EMM (2-1-0, 0-0-0)
North Georgia UNG
(1-1-1, 0-0-0)
1
Final
3
Emmanuel (GA) EMM
(2-1-0, 0-0-0)
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
North Georgia UNG 1 0 1
Emmanuel (GA) EMM 3 0 3

Game Recap: Men's Soccer |

Men's Soccer Falls to Emmanuel, 3-1

FRANKLIN SPRINGS, Ga. - The University of North Georgia men's soccer team got on the board first, but Emmanuel scored three goals within the final 20 minutes of the first half to take a 3-1 win Wednesday night.

Mateo Mejia was the goal scorer for the Nighthawks when he slotted home a shot in the 16th minute of play to put UNG up, 1-0. From there, it was Emmanuel controlling the match, earning a penalty kick in the 26th minute before scoring their final two goals in the last 90 seconds of the first half.

NOTES
- The Nighthawks outshot the Lions, 27-16, including putting 11 shots on target, but EC's Guiliano Palma made 10 saves to keep UNG off the board.

- Mejia led North Georgia with six shots on the night, three of which were on target. Donovan Odier also put three shots on target, taking four in total.

NEXT UP
North Georgia will look to bounce back with a Saturday night matchup at Anderson. Kickoff is slated for 7 p.m.
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