Coore, CAPERS come away with 1-1 tie.

UPEI Panther Samuel Akinsola scored the game-tying goal in the 87th minute against the Cape Breton Capers that secured a big point in the standings.

"When you score a late goal against a team like CBU, it's insane," Akinsola said. "It just felt good, especially in front of the home crowd."

"You have to have that goal-scoring mindset," he said. "I'm all about getting that clutch winner. I try to get in the box, get in dangerous positions, and try to make a difference for my team."

Just like they did Friday night, the Panthers (2-3-2) surrendered an early goal when a harmless-looking cross bounced around the box and eventually found its way to Kairo Coore, who fired a shot in the top right corner past goalkeeper Isaac Wolters.

After allowing the go-ahead goal, the defense stepped up and held the Capers' high-powered offense down for the remainder of the game. They did however have a chance to double their lead in the 50th minute when Coore found Daniel Williams wide left, but Evan Couturier, who replaced the injured Wolters in the first half, met Williams at the ball and made the sliding stop. 

That save was big, as UPEI eventually found the equalizer on Akinsola's dramatic goal and set the stage for a playoff push that promises to be a close battle.

"CBU is one of the top teams in our conference and to get a result against them and to do it from behind, gives us confidence that we can play with anyone," Page said.

The CAPERS look to grab three more points Oct. 17 when they host the Acadia Axemen at 3.15pm.