KINGSTON, Ont. (September 28, 2014) - The men's soccer team came close to scoring in the final minute of play, but could not find the back of the net as they settled for the 1-1 draw against the Trent Excalibur. 

In the final minute of injury time, Trent's keeper handled the ball just outside the top of the box, giving Gaels captain Chris Michael (Ottawa) an opportunity to secure the win for Queen's on a free kick. Michael sailed the ball over the net, ending the match as a 1-1 draw.

The Gaels grabbed the lead in the third minute of the match on a goal from Tanko Bacelic (Vancouver). Tommy Hong (Oakville, Ont.) advanced the ball to Eric Koskins (Richmond Hill, Ont.), who then made a low cross to Bacelic for the tally. Koskins came close to doubling the Gaels lead in the following minute but was denied by Trent keeper David Ellis. Queen's continued to generate scoring chances but could not deposit another into the back of the net. Trent knotted the score in the 33rd minute, after Marlon Adams buried a strike off a throw in. Both squads had opportunities to gain the lead in the final minutes of the first half, but neither team could convert to break the deadlock. 

The second half was dominated by strong defensive play from both sides, as neither team surrendered a goal. Jacob Schroeter (Ottawa) had several scoring opportunities but could not beat Trent's keeper. Kristian Zanette (Thunder Bay, Ont.) came within inches of giving the Gaels the lead as he fired a powerful volley on net that was deflected over the bar on a beautiful save by Ellis. After Michael missed the free kick, the final whistle blew to end the match with the teams level at 1-1.

Queen's keeper Taylor Reynolds (Kingston, Ont.) registered five saves on the afternoon while his Trent counterpart collected nine. 

The Gaels (5-2-3) are scheduled to return to action Wednesday evening when they take on the Carleton Ravens (6-1-3) in Ottawa.