The York University Lions men's soccer team held in against the Windsor Lancers and tied 2-2 on Sunday afternoon (Sept. 6) at York Stadium thanks to a goal in the 90^th minute by striker Jarek Whiteman.
 
The fifth-year striker from Brampton, Ont., found the back of the net just moments before the final whistle after converting a corner that was kicked into the box by Joey Cicchillo (North York, Ont.). The late goal preserved an unbeaten streak against OUA opponents that has now stretched 30 games.
 
The first half had a balanced diet of ball movement, solid goalkeeping and well-executed defensive strategy. Both sides played an aggressive style which led to multiple stoppages, ultimately leading to a slower pace of a game. That being said, both Windsor and York managed to get on the score board with two team-executed goals.
 
The Lions opened the scoring in the 35^th minute when Matt Stinson (Toronto) was given a beautiful touch pass from Michael Cox (Calgary) just outside the box that Stinson capitalized on and fired it past Windsor goalkeeper Kyle Vizirakis. Stinson's tally was his second of the season.
 
A few clicks later in the 42^nd minute the Lancers attacked the Lions midfield and launched a deep shot that was initially saved by goalkeeper Colm Vance (Bradford, Ont.), but a juicy rebound was produced which the Lancers pounced on and Leighton Speechly-Price (Lymington, England) tapped it past the goal line.
 
Just before the final whistle of the first half, Cox redirected a cross in the box with a brilliant header into the net but the goal was waved off because he was offside.
 
In the 70^th minute, a great individual effort by Michael Pio (Windsor, Ont.) gave the Lancers the lead. Pio utilized his fancy footwork and beat multiple Lion defenders to put the Lancers up 2-1.
 
Vizirakis stood on his head on Sunday, making big save after big save during the latter parts of the match, but he ultimately couldn't withstand the immense pressure produced by the Lions' offence and allowed the late goal by Whiteman.
 
The Lions will look to stay unbeaten on the season on Thursday (Sept. 10) at 7:15pm when they host the rival McMaster Marauders at home. York Stadium will be filled with first-year students as part of the Frosh Frenzy game and the atmosphere will no doubt be electric by the first whistle.