HAVERFORD, Pa. — Haverford (0-0-1) and Arcadia (0-0-1) played to a 2-2 draw on Friday at Walton Field, following two goals in the final 13 minutes for the hosts on an electrifying Opening Day comeback. The Knights took an early lead with two goals in the first half, while the Fords responded with two goals in the second half to level the match. Both teams had one yellow card each, and Haverford outshot Arcadia 12-7. 

Arcadia took the lead early in the first half with a goal by Logan Watkins in the 17th minute, marking his first of the season. Watkins struck again in the 25th minute, off a cross by Nicolas Canal, to bring Arcadia's score to 2-0. Haverford's Grayson Benson made key saves against shots from Scott Jordan, but the home team was unable to capitalize on their offensive opportunities, with shots from Thomas Vanni, Andrew Fritz, and Max Lovinger all being saved by Arcadia's Logan Gildea. The half was marked by a series of fouls from both teams, with Arcadia's Brayden Perry receiving a yellow card in the 41st minute.

In the second half, Haverford's Cooper Cohen scored his first goal of the season in the 77th minute off a diving header attempt, assisted by Vanni, cutting Arcadia's lead to 2-1. Just a few minutes later, Fritz equalized for the Fords in the 84th minute, hitting home a pass from Vanni, bringing the score to 2-2. Haverford's offensive pressure was evident with a total of six corner kicks in the half and multiple shots on goal, including a shot by Gabe Knopf that hit the crossbar in the 73rd minute. Arcadia's Gildea made several crucial saves to maintain the tie, while both teams committed multiple fouls throughout the half, leading to a total of 13 fouls.

Fritz scored one goal for Haverford, leading the team with two shots on goal, both of which were on target. Vanni contributed to the team's offensive efforts with two assists, making him the top playmaker of the game. Cohen also found the back of the net with his lone shot on goal being successful. In goal, Benson played the full match, recording three saves on five shots faced, allowing two goals.

Watkins was a standout for the Knights, scoring two goals on four shots, with three of those shots on goal. Canal contributed with an assist, adding to the team's offensive efforts. In goal, Gildea made four saves out of six shots faced, maintaining a steady presence in the net for Arcadia.

Looking ahead, the Fords will host Rutgers-Camden on August 30. The match kicks off at 4 p.m. at Walton Field in Haverford, Pa.