Tigers FC's Josh Gulevski has continued his goal scoring form to make it four from four this season.
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The number 80 has scored in every game for Cooma and Saturday's 1-1 draw against West Canberra Wanderers was no different.
Tigers came into the fixture undefeated and confident after their first win, however, gave up their early lead to record their third draw.
On the other hand, the result gave Wanderers their first point of the season.
The visitors capitalised on their confidence and opened the scoring 15 minutes in at Melrose Synthetic.
Tigers' Tom Krklec chased down a long effort from centre back Lasse Olrik, miraculously keeping it in play.
The winger beat his defender on the edge of the box before crossing it behind Gulevski, who recovered the ball and pulled the trigger to open the scoring 1-0.
It marks the striker's fourth goal in four games, and Cooma coach Ryan Grogan hope his good run in front of goal continues.
But he admitted the Wanderers looked more dangerous during the match.
"We didn't play anywhere near our potential, it's a byproduct of us not being switched on, and not doing the simple things right to put us under a lot of pressure," he said.
"Having a player of Gulevski's quality in our side is only a bonus. He's obviously started the season well in front of goal and long may it continue."
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The equaliser came in the 67th minute for the Wanderers and it started from goalkeeper Jakeb Wiseman. He found Shae Thornton, who drove it forward for Ben Obst.
The midfielder split Cooma's defence with a through ball to an unmarked Jenno Ceruti who made it 1-1.
Wanderers coach Dom English said they were pleased to take away their first point but they had chances to take three.
But 17-year-old Angus Pitkin making his debut, alongside Jackson Paesler's 50th NPL game made the result all the more sweeter.
"It was unfortunate we had to drag ourselves back into the game," he said.
"Our boys were controlling the game well. They were getting good possession, good attacking options, so there was no panic at half time."
AT A GLANCE
NPL men's round four results:
- West Canberra Wanderers drew Tigers FC 1-1
- O'Connor Knights drew Monaro Panthers 1-1
- Canberra Olympic bt Belconnen United 3-1
NPL women's round four fixtures on Sunday:
- West Canberra Wanderers FC v Tuggeranong United FC, Melrose Synthetic, 12.45pm
- Canberra Croatia FC v Canberra Olympic FC, Deakin Stadium, 2.30pm
- Gungahlin United FC v Wagga City Wanderers, Gungahlin Enclosed, 3pm
- Canberra United Academy v Belconnen United FC, Hawker Football Centre, 5.10pm
Isobel Cootes
Sports reporter at The Canberra Times. A Novocastrian with a passion for football (or soccer as they call it in the capital) via The Examiner and The Port Lincoln Times.
Sports reporter at The Canberra Times. A Novocastrian with a passion for football (or soccer as they call it in the capital) via The Examiner and The Port Lincoln Times.
