Purdue Fort Wayne
Cleveland State
Late Goal Salvages a Tie for CSU
10/26/2006 12:00:00 AM | Men's Soccer
Oct. 11, 2006
Fort Wayne, IN- IPFW got a pair of second-half goals, but it was a score with just over two minutes left in regulation that lifted Cleveland State to a 2-2 tie with the Mastodons, on Wednesday evening at Hefner Stadium.
The Vikings jumped on IPFW early as senior forward David Stewart blasted a shot at IPFW keeper Michael Knitter that had so much steam, it rolled past the goal line, even though it looked like Knitter had gotten enough of the ball to make the save.
The tally at the 17:43 mark was the only score of the first half.
In the second half, IPFW tied the match at one on a goal by freshman defender Mitchell Haifley.
Haifley was in the right spot after a free kick from senior Barry Morgan. He found himself with the ball, in the box, and pushed it past Vikings keeper Dan Duric.
Junior forward Chas Parry gave the Mastodons a 2-1 lead at the 61:37 mark.
Parry intercepted a clearing pass and sent a shot on goal. Duric misplayed the ball, giving IPFW the go ahead goal.
But, IPFW couldn't seal the deal. With just 2:43 left in regulation, Nenad Stojkovic hit a streaking Andrew Gutting and the freshman went far side from 15 yards for the equalizer.
Neither team could find the back of the net in overtime.
Parry fired off nine shots in the match, five on goal. Two of his attempts ripped the post.
Stewart and Brian Henson each recorded six shots attempts.
Kasey Gray came on to relieve Duric between the pipes for CSU (4-8-2) making three saves. He combined with Duric for a seven save night.
Knitter stopped seven shots of his own for the 'Dons (1-12-1).
The Mastodons return to MAC action, hosting Western Michigan next Friday night at 7pm.
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