Nacogdoches, Texas - It was a slow start for the Central Arkansas women's soccer team, but a strong finish as they traveled to play the Lumberjacks from Stephen F. Austin.
The Lumberjacks took an early lead with a quick counter attacking goal in the 28th minute. The Bears had most of the possession and chances to finish out the first half.
The Bears started slowly in the second half when the Lumberjacks put a looping ball into the back of the net to make it 2-0. In the 72nd minute, sophomore
Sydney Brough came onto the pitch and 10 minutes later, Brough put the ball into the back of the net following some strong build-up play. In the 86th minute, Brough took the ball down the right flank before beating the defender and sending the ball towards goal. A misread by the Lumberjack goalkeeper allowed the ball to find the back of the net. The match finished regular time 2-2, sending the match into extra time.
The chances were very slim during extra time until the final minute of the game when the Bears sent a corner in from the left flank.
Abby Gibson beat her defender and sent a bullet towards net, forcing a great save from the Lumberjack goalkeeper. The match ended in a 2-2 draw.
"We looked like a tired team for the first 25 minutes of the game. They were fresh, with no match on Friday. But we hung in there and fought our way back into the match. Proud of the work we put into the match today" said Coach
Jeremy Bishop. "Wish we could have put away one of our multiple great chances to finish it off."
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