FRANKLIN SPRINGS, Ga. | The Young Harris College men's soccer team rallied from a one-goal deficit to secure a 2-1 victory over Emmanuel University in a Conference Carolinas matchup Saturday (Oct. 17) evening at the Stephen Lee Complex.
With the victory, Young Harris improved to 10-2-3 overall and 10-1 in Conference Carolinas play. YHC returns to action Tuesday (Oct. 20) evening when they host Shorter University. Kick-off is set for 6 p.m.
Emmanuel struck first in the 29th minute when Enzo Joly found the back of the net, giving the Lions a 1-0 advantage heading into halftime.
The Mountain Lions responded with a dominant second-half performance, recording 20 shots. Octavio Castillo scored the equalizer in the 81st minute to tie the match at 1-1. Ondrej Kopecky then scored the game-winning goal in the 88th minute off an assist from Matthew Saunders to complete the comeback.
Young Harris controlled the offensive battle, outshooting Emmanuel 25-8, including a 13-3 advantage in shots on goal. Daniel Osorno led the Mountain Lions with five shots, while goalkeeper Tommaso Morsoletto recorded two saves.
