Amoah-Gyekye with a dramatic 89th minute goal to help Axemen to opening night point
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia (0-0-1, 0-0-1) | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| UNB (0-0-1, 0-0-1) | 2 | 1 | 3 |
Team Stats
| Game Statistics | Acadia | UNB |
|---|---|---|
| Shots (on goal) | 5 (5) | 7 (6) |
| Saves | 3 | 2 |
| Fouls | 15 | 12 |
| Corner Kicks | 2 | 7 |
| Offsides | 1 | 4 |
The Acadia Axemen showed grit and determination in their 2025 Atlantic University Sport season opener Friday night, battling back from a two-goal deficit to earn a 3-3 draw against the UNB Reds.
After UNB struck early, the Axemen answered in the 17th minute when Toni Adeoye found the back of the net to even the score at 1-1. The Reds carried a 2-1 lead into halftime and extended their advantage to 3-1 early in the second half, but Acadia refused to go away.
Fifth-year defender Jabu Deng sparked the comeback, rising above the defence to head home a free kick and pull Acadia within one. Then, in the dying moments of regulation, Nathan Amoah-Gyekye delivered the equalizer in the 90th minute to complete the comeback and secure a valuable point on the road.
Goalkeeper Dylan Legere stood tall under pressure, making several key stops to keep the Axemen within striking distance.
With the result, Acadia (0-0-1) sits in a logjam in the AUS standings, tied with five other teams on one point. The Axemen are back in action Sunday afternoon when they visit the Mount Allison Mounties for a 1 p.m. kickoff.