Groton, Ma - Jr. Matt Fordham converted from the penalty spot with 8 minutes remaining to pull the Crusaders of Groton Dunstable even with Tomahawks of Algonquin Regional. GD broke open the scoring in the 33rd minute when Leo Chavez Lazano volleyed a cross from a header of Derek Caruso and drill it past Tomahawk keeper Brendan McCarthy for 1-0 lead into the half. 12 minutes into the 2nd stanza Charlie Haynes broke in alone and slid it past Crusader Keeper Cole Connerty 1-1. Tomahawks struck again 2 minutes later as Zach Fier got behind the defense and dribbled around keeper for 2-1 lead. GD took back control of the play with 10 men and Zach Elmasri was fouled from behind in the box and Fordham converted the penalty for 2-2 draw. Both team start the season and 0-0-1 and GD travel to Westford Academy Saturday for a 3pm match up with Grey Ghosts.

Game MVP: Derek Caruso

Game Stats:

GD 1-0 33:17 Leo Chavez Lazano ( Derek Caruso)

Half

ALG 1-1 52:13 Charlie Haynes (Zack Fier)

ALG 2-1 54:56 Zack Fier (Patrick Freeman)

GD 2-2 72:34 Matt Fordham (Penatly Kick)

Final 2-2

Shots were GD 9-5

Corner Kicks GD 8-2

Cards: Fordham Yellow 51:46, Castellano Red 55:02