Eagles Earn Hard-Fought Draw

Watertown, WI – The Emmaus Men's Soccer Team delivered a compelling performance in a closely contested match against Maranatha Baptist University, ending the game in a 2-2 draw. 

Emmaus Bible College started strong with Jacob Davis breaking the deadlock in the 9th minute, thanks to an assist from Josh Matte. However, Maranatha quickly responded with a penalty kick goal in the 12th minute, leveling the score at 1-1. The first half continued to be a back-and-forth affair. Emmaus regained the lead just before halftime when Jake Matte scored an unassisted goal in the 40th minute, putting Emmaus ahead 2-1. Maranatha found the net just 30 seconds later, bringing the game back to an even 2-2.

The second half saw both teams battling fiercely for dominance. Emmaus displayed strong defensive efforts, with goalkeeper Tucker Kapas making several crucial saves to keep his team in the game. Despite Maranatha's increased pressure and a total of 18 shots on goal, Kapas and the Emmaus defense held firm. Emmaus managed to maintain their composure and continue creating scoring opportunities, but neither side could break the deadlock in the final minutes. The game concluded with both teams sharing the points after a well-fought contest.

Overall, The Eagles demonstrated resilience and skill, earning a hard-fought draw against a determined Maranatha squad. The team's defensive solidity and the key performances from players like Jacob Davis, Jake Matte, and goalkeeper Tucker Kapas were pivotal in securing the draw.

Up next: The Eagles will play back home at Jack Fish Field on September 17 at 4:00 PM against conference opponent Faith Baptist.