Coffeyville edges Iola

Sports

April 30, 2013 - 12:00 AM

COFFEYVILLE — Iolan Brek Ulrich isn’t one to let a disappointing ending spoil what otherwise was a solid showing for the Iola Soccer Club Sunday.
Iola Soccer Club, a traveling 14-and-under youth squad featuring players from Iola and the surrounding area, was tied with host Coffeyville going into the final minute of extra time.
Coffeyville scored, however, with about 30 seconds left in the match to win, 2-1.
The loss drops Iola into a three-way tie for first with Coffeyville and Independence.
“The ending was a heart-breaker, but I think we surprised them with how well we played,” Ulrich, the team’s coach, said.
The same teams played one week earlier in Iola, with Coffeyville victorious, 2-1.
Zane Beasley netted Iola’s only goal on an assist from Bret Plumlee in the first half.
Goalie Braden Plumlee had nine saves.
Iola is home for two games Sunday, playing a pair of Chanute squads starting at 2 p.m. at the Davis Athletic Fields. The second game is expected to start about 3:30.
A snack bar will be set up, with proceeds to help pay for the team’s upcoming trip to a tournament in Leawood.
There is no admission charge to attend either game.

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