COLUMBIA, Mo. — Columbia College men's soccer improved to 9-1-1 with a 2-1 win over Central Baptist College (Ark.) Saturday afternoon at R. Marvin Owens Field, picking up its first conference win of the season.
The Cougars controlled the opening 45 minutes, outshooting Central Baptist 14-1 and forcing five saves from goalkeeper Maxwell Kruit, but the match remained scoreless at the break.
Columbia broke through in the 51st minute when Drew Schlimme finished off an assist from Freddie Fenton for his second goal of the season. Central Baptist answered in the 61st minute as the Mustangs leveled the match at 1-1.
The Cougars found the go-ahead goal late. Pedro Moutinho scored his third goal of the season in the 83rd minute, again set up by Fenton, to secure the win.
Columbia outshot Central Baptist 22-6 and held a 9-1 edge in shots on goal. The Cougars also won the corner-kick battle 7-2, with goalkeeper Ricardo Fischbach needing to make no saves in the win. Kruit stopped seven shots for the Mustangs. Columbia picked up two first-half yellow cards, while Central Baptist was shown four in the second half.
The Cougars return to action Tuesday, Oct. 13, when they travel to Walnut Ridge, Ark., to face Williams Baptist University. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m.
