This Sunday, following the game against Ball State, the Eastern Michigan University soccer team will face Toledo at 1 p.m. Sunday at Scicluna Field.
Currently possessing a 2-11-2 record, EMU looks to improve its record as this will be the second game before ending its regular season. EMU has 69 corners and possessions have controlled much of its games and should play major factors.
Toledo possess a 9-5-2 record and has impressed all year by dominating opponents statistically, outshooting its opponents 241-140, while having few errors (32) in comparison to 38 by opponents.
While both teams have shown ability to control possession, EMU has the advantage in extended games, having six overtime games this year, while Toledo has three.
Toledo possess the advantage in first-half stats, outshooting opponents 113-73, while EMU has been outshot 88-113 during the first half of games.
Teamwork will be key for EMU’s success, as each of its goals has come from assists, defining teamwork to be a key to success against Toledo.
Toledo’s key to success in much of its games has been to possess the ball without going into overtime, as two of its three overtime games have led to ties. Toledo holds a record of 7-0-1 during its past eight games.