SCHENECTADY, NY – Freshman Nick Miller scored the go-ahead goal in the 74^th minute, but an 87^th minute equalizer forced the Skidmore College men's soccer team into a 1-1 tie with Union to kick off Liberty League play on the road Tuesday evening.

In a game where the Thoroughbreds (3-1-3, 0-0-1 Liberty League) held a 13–4 shots advantage and struck first with a late goal, the Garnet Chargers (2-3-2, 0-0-1 Liberty League) ultimately capitalized on a perfectly executed equalizer in the final moments to force a draw.

HOW IT HAPPENED

• The Thoroughbreds outshot the Garnet Chargers by a 6-to-1 margin in a scoreless first half of play as Skidmore commanded possession and the flow of the game.
• Coming out of intermission, it was Union that looked to break the tie as Kofi Sarfoh launched a 52^nd minute shot that was stopped by senior goalie Will Devall.
• Taking advantage of a 74^th minute throw-in on the final third, junior Colin Goodhines made the initial pass to set up a terrific give-and-go sequence between sophomore Kyle Girouard and Miller, which broke through the Garnet Chargers backline for the go-ahead score.
• Union answered with the 87^th minute equalizer after Luke Ingber navigated through a crowded Thoroughbred backline before connecting with Sarfoh for the point-blank goal.  
• Skidmore looked to quickly respond in the final minutes by creating a pair of successive attacking chances from senior Carter Capodanno and Goodhines, but saves from Union goalie Jacob Perry halted both opportunities.

STANDOUT THOROUGHBREDS

• Miller's goal is his first collegiate score.
• Girouard's assist marks his first as a Thoroughbred.
• Goodhine's assist is his second this season and fourth of his career.

UP NEXT
The Thoroughbreds are back at Wachenheim Field on Saturday for the Liberty League home opener against St. Lawrence. The match is set for a 2 PM start.