An 86th minute goal from youngster Mitchell Stamatelis was enough to earn Sydney Olympic a 2-2 draw against Bankstown at Jensen Park last night.
Olympic found themselves 2-1 behind, following goals from Tallan Martin and Robbie Mileski, only to sneak a share of the spoils with only minutes on the clock.
Following the match, Olympic coach Pat Marando said: “The match was very intense. The loss of Makrys early in the game affected us and it took a while to regroup. We created some chances early but again failed to capitalise on them.”
On the slow start to the match, Marando added: “Bankstown had the better of the first half but we came out with a point to prove in the second period and the early sub of Mitch for Doumanis paid off when Tsattalios got on the end of a great Gumprecht cross to give us the lead. Unfortunately we couldn’t hold on and Bankstown quickly equalised.
“That goal gave Bankstown the acendancy and we absorbed a lot of pressure but our fitness levels ensured we created chances and Mitch capitalised with a bomb from 30 meters out to make it 2-2.”
A satisfied Marando concluded: “That was the first point at Jensen Park in 4 years. We definetly showed some character tonight and unveiled some young talent (Mitch Stamatelis) in the process.”
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