COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Capital men's soccer team and Wilmington played to a 1-1 draw in an OAC match-up on Wednesday night and Bernlohr Stadium. The Comets move to 5-4-3 on the season.
Capital grabbed an early lead in the 12th minute of the match when
Charlie Wright sent a shot in the right side of the net with an assist from
Colten Musick and
Noah Thomas. Thomas sent a goal kick forwarded that was headed through by Musick before Wright finished the chance.
The Quakers pressed back throughout the first half, putting three shots on goal, but the Comets' goalkeeper Thomas denied all the attempts. The Comets took the 1-0 lead into halftime.
Wilmington came into the second half with more control out-shooting Capital 8-3. The Quakers eventually broke through in the 56th minute with a shot from Caleb Redding to tie the game 1-1. The Quakers tried to inch ahead with shots in the 84th and 89th minutes of the game but Thomas came up with two saves to preserve the draw.
Wright scored Capital's lone goal and finished with two shots, and Musick and Thomas added an assist. Metatla and Wright each put a shot on goal for the Comets while Thomas finished with six saves.
UP NEXT
The Comets will travel to New Concord, Ohio to take on Muskingum on October 17th at 1 p.m. for another conference match-up.
