MCKENZIE, Tenn. – The Bethel Wildcats rallied from a two-goal deficit Wednesday to defeat Campbellsville 4-3 in double overtime in the Mid-South Conference Men's Soccer Tournament quarterfinals at Walter Butler Stadium.
Victor Vilaca Andrade Cardoso scored the winner at 106:14, completing a three-goal unanswered run that sent the third-seeded Wildcats into next week's semifinals.
Bethel improved to 7-4-2, while sixth-seeded Campbellsville finished at 3-10-5.
Despite Bethel holding a 7-2 advantage in shots during the opening half, the teams went into intermission scoreless. Campbellsville quickly changed that after the break.
Alessandro Martinez put the Tigers ahead at 46:19. Ahmed Sheriff doubled the advantage at 49:22 off an assist from Malte Ekman, leaving the Wildcats facing a 2-0 deficit.
Daniel Ivanov got Bethel on the scoreboard at 71:35 with an assist from Serzhan Aitzhanov. Campbellsville added a third goal in the 72nd minute, but the Cats responded with the comeback that would keep their season alive.
Luiz Antonio Costa Lima scored at 71:49 to pull Bethel within 3-2. Cardoso then delivered the equalizer at 81:51 off an assist from Callum Bryce, tying the match with just over eight minutes remaining in regulation.
After a scoreless first overtime period, Cardoso struck again in the 107th minute. His second goal of the match completed the rally and secured Bethel's spot in the next round.
The Wildcats finished with a 25-8 advantage in shots, including an 8-3 edge in shots on goal. Bethel also earned 17 corner kicks to Campbellsville's five. The Tigers recorded four saves.
Bethel advances to face the winner of Lindsey Wilson and Georgetown. The Wildcats would travel to Lindsey Wilson if the Blue Raiders win or host Georgetown if the Tigers advance.