Ross McGibney staked Staples to a 2-0 lead in the first 14 minutes today, but Norwalk rallied with two goals in the final 12 minutes at Albie Loeffler Field.
The two teams—tied for second in the FCIAC, with identical 9-1-1 records—then battled through a pair of sudden-death overtime periods, before settling for a 2-2 draw.
The Wreckers’ next match is Thursday, (3:45 p.m.) home, against Central. The 11-1-0 Hilltoppers are the only team ahead of Staples.
McGibney’s two tallies came off assists by Charlie Reiter and Brendon Cristobal.
Goalkeeper Sean Milligan made a game-saving stop with three minutes remaining in the second overtime, but the action continued fast and furious to the end.
With three seconds to play, Reiter’s free kick was just inches wide of the net.
Lee Solomon starred in a man-marking role. Jon Zimmerman controlled midfield, while Matt Geringer, Dave King, Nick Renzulli and Colin Nangle helped stifle the Bears’ potent offense.
