ST. Paul, Minn. – Men's soccer had its first draw of the season on Monday, Sept. 1 after two second-half goals led to a 1-1 draw against Bethel University. The Knights are now 1-0-1 overall to begin the 2025 season.
 
Match Summary

• First Half
  • Bethel got the match underway with a flurry of shots, including one on goal saved by Kaden Baxter in the first minute of play
  • After both teams traded control of possession, Wartburg recorded its first shot of the match when Flori Gembo had a scoring opportunity in the 13^th minute that was saved by the Bethel keeper
  • The Knights had two corner kick chances in the 17^th minutes, but was unable to put any shots on target
  • Tyler Howe put a shot on goal late in the 34^th minute that was also saved by Bethel to keep the match scoreless
  • The match continued to stay tied 0-0 headed into halftime
• Second Half
  • The Knights came out of the halftime break and had two corner kick opportunities and recorded four shots in the first 10 minutes of play, but the match remained scoreless
    • Carson Kay, Aidan Mott and Lwings Kabula all recorded shots, but none were on goal
  • The Wartburg attack continued when the Knights forced three more corner kick opportunities before Gembo fired a shot on target in the 61^st minute that was saved by the Royals
  • Minutes later, Wartburg finally found the back of the net after Mott found Alima Mmunga on a pass and then he beat the keeper with a strike to break the tie and give Wartburg a 1-0 lead in the 63^rd minute
  • Bethel was able to respond a minute later with a cross that was finished by a header to knot the match back up at 1-1
  • Wartburg kept the pressure applied to the Bethel defense as they finished the final 20 minutes with seven total shots, including shots on goal from Gembo and Sam McDevitt
  • Bethel held off the Knights attack to secure a 1-1 draw

 
Top Performers

• Alima Mmunga
  • Goal
  • 68 minutes played
• Aidan Mott
  • Assist
  • 68 minutes played
• Sam McDevitt
  • Shot on goal
  • 90 minutes played
• Flori Gembo
  • Three shots on goal
  • 82 minutes played

 
Notes/Streaks

• Wartburg still leads the all-time series 2-0-1
• Sixth career goal for Mmunga
• Sixth career assist for Mott
• Wartburg outshot Bethel 20-6 in total shots and 6-2 in shots on goal
• The Knights held a 9-2 advantage in corner kicks

 
Next Time Out
The Knights will be in action next on Friday, Sept. 5 for their 2025 home opener against Macalester College at 7:30 p.m.