Poland struck first through a deflection involving Julia Paradis, but Greely responded after the interval when Tess Waterhouse found the far corner from a difficult angle.
The lead changed hands again soon after. Phoebe Paradis’ free-kick created the opening for Leksi Langevin, yet Greely refused to fade. Simone Couture supplied Victoria Zandan, who restored parity.
The report says the decisive moment never arrived in extra time. Greely’s Payton Seekins sent a chance wide, while Poland’s Davis Hill headed against the crossbar late on.
For Bustamante, the point was valuable but incomplete. Poland reportedly wanted the win, particularly after controlling stretches of a competitive encounter, but the draw kept the team in a strong position with three regular-season games remaining.
Greely’s response was equally encouraging, especially after the team had recently drawn with regional leader Cape Elizabeth. Neil Carroll credited his captains for helping shift the mood around the squad.
“Nas últimas semanas, elas encontraram uma energia diferente, e a cultura mudou um pouco neste primeiro ano” - Carroll said, pointing to a changing team culture.
The report lists Old Orchard Beach, North Yarmouth Academy and Waynflete as Poland’s remaining opponents, while Greely is due to face Gray-New Gloucester, Cape Elizabeth, Freeport and Yarmouth.
Poland will now look to turn its third-place standing into a home playoff fixture. Greely, meanwhile, faces a demanding run against several of the region’s strongest teams. The next round should reveal whether this hard-fought draw becomes a platform for a late-season surge.