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Drexel ties Villanova in exhibition game on last second goal

Philadelphia Union Academy alumnus Connor Ryan delivered the late goal for the Dragons

Villanova appeared to be on their way to a 1-0 win over Philly Soccer Six rivals Drexel in an exhibition match at Higgins Soccer Complex on Wednesday, when an unlikely hero stepped up for the visitors.

Connor Ryan, a junior midfielder who has never scored in 20 regular season appearances, pounced on a ball in the box and delivered the equalizer just before time expired off a play that began with senior goalkeeper Tyler Afflerback passing a ball in from just inside his own half.