Central took a three-goal defeat the last time they faced off against Joplin, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Bulldogs never let the Eagles get on the board and left with a 1-0 win on Thursday.
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| 10/30/25 - Away | 1-0 W |
| 09/19/24 - Home | 0-3 L |
| 09/10/22 - Neutral | 3-5 L |
| 09/10/21 - Neutral | 1-3 L |
| 09/14/17 - Away | 0-7 L |
Central's victory bumped their record up to 11-12. As for Joplin, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last seven contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-13 record this season.
Central wasted no time getting back out on the pitch and has already played their next match, a 1-0 loss against Webb City on the 3rd. As for Joplin, they also didn't take long to hit the pitch again: they've already played their next matchup, an 8-0 defeat against Lee's Summit North on the 1st.
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