Algonquin Wolves men’s soccer team battles back to earn a draw against Centennial

In a hard-fought men’s soccer match on home turf, the Algonquin Wolves fought back from a two-goal deficit to secure a 2-2 draw against the Centennial Colts. The game on Oct. 5, showcased the tenacity and resilience that has become synonymous with the Wolves’ style.

Centennial took control early, with Luca Ferrari scoring in the 17th minute, followed by Adonis Botsinis in the 33rd minute, giving the Colts a 2-0 lead.

However, the Wolves quickly responded just a minute later.

Gershom Dupuy, assisted by Jaeden Mercure, found the net to narrow the gap to 2-1. After halftime, Algonquin intensified their attack, and in the 58th minute, Alessandro Vivolo, with a setup from Cristian Aviles-Molina, equalized the score at 2-2.

Reflecting on the game, Wolves goalkeeper Nicholas Parry discussed the team’s strategy.

“We know we have the quality in the team to play the game how we want. In the first half, I don’t know if we necessarily did that, but in the second half, we really started to dominate. We’re happy with how the game went,” he said after the game.

Oscar Forward, noted the physical toll the match took, especially given that the Wolves had played a challenging game against the Seneca Sting the previous night.

“It was a tough game because we were out here last night playing a big game as well. The legs were a bit tired, mentally and physically,” he said. He added that despite the challenges, the Wolves fought back, embodying the team’s never-give-up attitude.

The Wolves’ intensity was evident on the field, with several players receiving yellow cards. Undeterred, they drew on the support of alumni in the crowd, including Christian Hoefler, a former player from 2002.

“This is our Algonquin trend. We never give up,” Hoefler said, expressing pride in the team’s performance. “There’s a lot of history here, from Thunder to the Wolves. Once some of the players saw us in the crowd, they definitely increased their energy,” he added.

Parry summed up the team’s focus as they look ahead. “We’ve got to take six points in our next two games, finish top of the league, and then earn it into playoffs,” he said.