Fayette, Mo. The Central Methodist University women's soccer team scored a late goal to get past the Lindenwood University in Belleville Lynx on Wednesday evening, by a final of 2-1 at Davis Field in Fayette, Missouri.

With the victory, Central Methodist University improves to 3-3-1 on the season, while Lindenwood-Belleville falls to 4-2 overall on the season.
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Wednesday's match featured a low scoring defensive battle until the latter stages of the contest. The game was scoreless until the 26^th minute, when the Lady Eagles attempted their first of six corner kicks on the evening. Rebecca Steele-Mackey sent the ball near the goal and Lady Tiriat did the rest, finding the back of the net to give CMU the early 1-0 lead. That score would stand heading into the second half.
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The second half got off to a similar start to the first half, as neither team gave ground and the half remained scoreless until the 72^nd minute. Blanca Gomez was awarded a penalty kick following a yellow card from Rebecca Steele-Mackey. Gomez scored on Lady Eagle's goalie Amy Clason-Messina to even the game at 1-1.
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There was no quit in the Lady Eagles, as just five minutes later CMU got a late goal from Ana Gonzalez on a breakaway to nail down the 2-1 victory for her team. Lady Tiriat was awarded with the assist on Gonzalez's goal.
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In the victory, CMU outshot Lindenwood University-Belleville 16-9.
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The Lady Eagles remain at Davis Field for two more matches as they open up conference play. First up will be Baker University this Saturday evening, with a scheduled start time of 5pm. Then a week from today (Wednesday) September 23^rd, the Missouri Valley Vikings come to town to close out this season long five match homestand.
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