Titans Hold Off Amherst Steele 3-2 Behind Emma Arnold's Decisive Goal
| 1H | 2H | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| TIT | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| AMH | 0 | 2 | 2 |
AMHERST, Ohio - Emma Arnold delivered the decisive solo goal in the second half, and Berea-Midpark protected the lead down the stretch to earn a spirited 3-2 victory over Amherst Steele on Wednesday. The Titans twice saw an advantage erased before finding the winning response, improving their unbeaten season record to 4-0-1.
Shiever opened the scoring with an unassisted goal in the first half, putting the Titans ahead 1-0. Berea-Midpark carried that advantage into halftime on a mainly clear, 77-degree afternoon in Amherst, pairing its early attacking breakthrough with a strong defensive effort that kept Amherst Steele scoreless through the opening half.
Amherst Steele equalized after halftime, but the Titans quickly found another path forward. Shiever moved from scorer to creator, setting up Donegan for the go-ahead goal and a 2-1 advantage. Amherst Steele answered again to level the match at 2-2, setting up a tense finish with both sides searching for the final breakthrough.
That moment belonged to Emma Arnold, whose solo effort pushed Berea-Midpark back in front, 3-2. The Titans then defended the advantage through the closing stretch, turning away Amherst Steele's bid for a third equalizer and finishing a determined road performance. Shiever's goal and assist earned her Fruit Stand Women of the Match recognition after she played a direct role in two of Berea-Midpark's three goals.
The victory gives the Titans another encouraging result in their unbeaten start and showcases a group capable of responding when momentum shifts. Berea-Midpark is next scheduled to travel to Buckeye on Saturday for a 7 p.m. EDT match.
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