Soccer Game Preview: Maranatha Christian vs. Emmanuel Christian

The Maranatha Christian Bulldogs will head out on the road to take on the Emmanuel Christian Crusaders at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Maranatha Christian's defense has only allowed 0.1 goals per game this season, so Emmanuel Christian's offense will have their work cut out for them.

While the 0-0 score might suggest a draw, it was Marlboro Academy who was credited with the win on Tuesday. Marlboro Academy got it done in the shootout by posting three goals to Maranatha Christian's two. The loss was Maranatha Christian's first of the season.

Emmanuel Christian is likely headed into the game with a focus on the second half, which is when things went downhill against Marlboro Academy on Monday. Emmanuel Christian fell just short of Marlboro Academy by a score of 1-0.

Emmanuel Christian's loss dropped their record down to 3-3. As for Maranatha Christian, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 7-1.

Maranatha Christian skirted past Emmanuel Christian 1-0 when the teams last played on March 4th. The rematch might be a little tougher for Maranatha Christian since the team won't have the home-pitch advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.