Mountain Lions Edge Emmanuel in First Roar War Matchup

Spencer Mathis

Director of Media & Communications

FRANKLIN SPRINGS, Ga. | The Mountain Lions remained unbeaten on the season with a thrilling 3-2 road victory over Emmanuel in the inaugural Roar War matchup Wednesday evening at the Stephen Lee Complex. Young Harris struck early and held off a late push from the Lions to improve to 3-0-1 overall and 2-0 in Conference Carolinas play. 

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE:

• The Mountain Lions wasted no time getting on the board, as Fredrik Berge scored just 20 seconds into the match off an assist from Filip Zander. 

• In the 21st minute, Zander added a goal of his own to double the lead for Young Harris. 

• Emmanuel responded quickly, with Colin Wedderburn scoring in the 22nd minute to cut the deficit to 2-1. 

• Young Harris extended its lead in the 59th minute when Alfredo Guerra found the back of the net, assisted by Bjarne Renner. 

• Just over a minute later, Emmanuel answered again with a goal from Christian Mata to make it 3-2. 

• Young Harris recorded 12 shots in the match, including six on goal, while Emmanuel tallied 14 shots with four on target. 

• The Lions attempted four corner kicks compared to one for the Mountain Lions. 

• Stathis Paplomatas played all 90 minutes in goal for Young Harris, recording two saves. 

• Fredrik Berge, Filip Zander, and Alfredo Guerra each scored their first goals of the season in the win. 

UP NEXT:

The Mountain Lions will return to the YHC Soccer and Lacrosse Field on Saturday, September 20th, to host Chowan in another Conference Carolinas showdown.