Fayette, Mo. - The Central Methodist Men's Soccer team concluded its three-game home stand with a 2-2 draw against Benedictine College Saturday night at Davis Field.
The Eagles now stand at 6-5-3 and 3-3-2 in Heart play, while BC is now 8-3-3 and 4-2-2 in conference action.
Cian Halpin got the scoring started for CMU in the 10th minute on a shot that found the upper left corner of the net. Halpin was assisted by Koen Schimmel, who sent a cross into the box that found Halpin for the score.
Less than 90 seconds later, Benedictine tied the match at 1-1, which would be the score at the halftime break.
The Ravens took a 2-1 lead over CMU in the 49th minute on a set piece that was set up by a curling free kick that went into the box and found the goal for the score. Central answered right back, as Schimmel dished a pass off to Alvaro Perojo who sent a shot between the defender's legs and past the keeper for the equalizer in the 54th minute.
Both sides had additional scoring opportunities for the rest of the match, but neither was able to find the go ahead score.
It was an offensive output from both sides, as CMU finished the night with 20 shots including nine on goal, compared to 17 shots and six on goal for the Ravens.
Schimmel, Perojo, and Halpin carried the Eagles' offense, as each fired off five shots, including three shots on goal for Halpin.
Central hits the road for a matchup against Park University Saturday, Oct. 21 at 2:30 p.m. in Parkville, Mo.
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