Fayette, Mo. The Central Methodist University women's soccer team played 110 minutes of tough competition with the Bethany College Swedes on Friday evening, ending in a 2-2 tie at Davis Field in Fayette, Missouri.
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With the draw, Central Methodist University moves to 2-3-1 on the season, while Bethany moves to 1-3-1 overall on the season.
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Rachel Topliss got the Lady Eagles on the board early on Friday evening, finding the back of the net in the fourth minute thanks to a pass from Nicki Noreen to give CMU the early 1-0 lead. The Lady Eagles would hold the 1-0 advantage heading into halftime.
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In the second half, the Bethany Swedes offense came alive. Sarah Henderson evened the game at one goal a piece with her strike in the 46^th minute.
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Central Methodist answered back in the 80^th minute, when Nicki Noreen scored from a shot on the far side of the field to make it 2-1 in favor of CMU. Noreen was assisted by Jordie Retzlaff on the goal. Nicki Noreen finished the night with a goal and an assist for CMU.
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Things were starting to look up for the Lady Eagles, but then a little over a minute later Bethany received a clutch goal from Sarah Henderson; her second of the night, assisted by Taylor Petersen to once again even the score. The Petersen goal would force overtime with the two squads nodded at two goals apiece.
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The two overtime periods saw very physical play and shots on both ends of the field, but no goals.
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Overall, CMU outshot Bethany 21-7. Starting goalkeeper Nikki Fleischmann made four saves in the match.
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The Lady Eagles return to action this Wednesday, when they host Lindenwood University in Belleville starting at 5pm at Davis Field.
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