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WSOC vs CU
2
Cumberland (TN) CUMBERLA (10-0-2, 1-0-1)
2
Campbellsville (KY) CAMPBELL (2-5-2, 0-1-1)
Cumberland (TN) CUMBERLA
(10-0-2, 1-0-1)
2
Final
2
Campbellsville (KY) CAMPBELL
(2-5-2, 0-1-1)
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Cumberland (TN) CUMBERLA 0 2 2
Campbellsville (KY) CAMPBELL 1 1 2

Game Recap: Women's Soccer |

Tuplin Sparks Phoenix Comeback in 2-2 Draw with Tigers

Campbellsville, KY - - Keeping up with conference play, the Phoenix traveled to Campbellsville, Kentucky to duel with the Tigers. Though all seemed lost, the Phoenix clawed their way back and scored two goals in the final ten minutes to draw, 2-2.

Campbellsville has been known for their strong attack, and they showed their class in this game. Keeping the Phoenix on their backfoot, CU had to adapt their style of play quickly.

Angeline Kieh has led the way for Campbellsville for some time now and she put the home side ahead before the break. After drawing a free kick from the left side of the eighteen yard box, the Tigers sent a ball off the crossbar and Kieh was there to follow it up.

Putting more attempts on goal to end the half, Campbellsville grabbed not only the lead, but also the momentum. With a 1-0 deficit to overcome, the Phoenix were in uncommon territory.

Coming out of the break, the Tigers looked to play more defensively, but their counterattack was still as dangerous as ever. After a brief Phoenix attack, Agatha Nimene found Lina Berrah at the second post and she managed to win an aerial duel over Phoenix co-captain Ella Tuplin, doubling the deficit.

Although it has become something of a cliche at this point, many will repeat that 2-0 is the most dangerous lead in this sport, and it proved to be just that today. Being co-captain for a reason, Tuplin kept her cool after the second goal and in due time, broke the game wide open.

Linking up with Grace Morris, she dribbled the ball up the right wing and with no pressure from the Tigers, she took her shot; and it was a good one. Sailing through the air, the keeper could do little as she was beaten on her back post, bringing the game to 2-1.

Propelling the Phoenix forward, they ran at the goal like a team on a mission. With as much fire power as they have, as well as the momentum back on their side, it was only a matter of time before they leveled it.

Doing just that, Celia Rodriguez met a Brenda Cernas corner at the second post and headed in her first goal of the game, and second of the season. Flustering the Tiger defense, Cumberland were on the hunt for a win, though it proved to be too late.

In one of the most exciting games of the season for the Phoenix, the draw ensures they stay undefeated at 10-0-2.

The Phoenix will continue conference play this upcoming Wednesday, as they host the Georgetown Tigers. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. on October 4th.
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