NORTH NEWTON, Kan. — Bethel College (KS) (0-1-1) battled to a 2-2 draw against Central Christian College (KS) (0-0-1) on Saturday. The Threshers managed 13 shots with five on target, equalizing in the second half after trailing 2-1 at halftime.
First Half
- Central Christian took an early lead with a goal by Tendai Machingura at 3:48.
- Bethel equalized at 18:46 with a goal from
Connell Silmon.
- Alejandro Vientimilla restored Central Christian's lead with a penalty kick goal at 26:41.
- The Threshers trailed 2-1 at the end of the first half.
Second Half
- Bethel had an early opportunity with a corner kick by
Branden Balvanz at 59:40, but Central Christian held firm defensively.
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Erwin Navarro's multiple attempts from Bethel around the 65th minute were thwarted, including a blocked shot and a subsequent save by Central Christian's goalkeeper Nawjot Bhandal.
- Central Christian faced pressure with two offside calls around the 61st and 67th minutes, disrupting its offensive momentum.
- Navarro notched a goal for Bethel at 82:18, assisted by
Nathan Guijon, leveling the score at 2-2. The match concluded with a 2-2 draw.
Navarro scored one goal and took four shots, two of which were on goal. Silmon also found the back of the net, contributing one goal and recording four shots, with one on target. Guijon provided an assist, adding to the team's offensive efforts.
Looking ahead, the Threshers will host Northwestern on Saturday, Aug. 29, at 12:30 p.m. in North Newton, Kansas.
