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RIVERHOUNDS® LOSE TO TORONTO, 2-0

Sunday, June 23, 2002

TORONTO - On a humid and hazy afternoon, the Toronto Lynx (4-7-1, 18 points) defeated the Pittsburgh Riverhounds, 2-0, at Centennial Park Stadium forcing the Riverhounds into last place of the Northeast Division. The Riverhounds drop to 0-6-2 on the road this season.

The Riverhounds (3-10-4, 17 points) played a man down for 60 minutes after defender Tim Sahaydak was ejected from the game after he received a red card in the 30th minute. Sahaydak received the questionable red card after he and Toronto forward Nikki Budalic got tangled up near the touchline on the far side of the field.

The Hounds maintained pressure through the first half and into the second half before Toronto capitalized on their man advantage. In the 59th minute, Lynx leading scorer Budalic netted his seventh goal of the season when he broke down the left side of the field, caught a Nicola Vignevic cross and fired a quick turnaround, left-footed shot past Riverhounds goalkeeper T.J. Hannig.

Twelve minute later in the 71st minute, Vignevic chipped a direct kick over a Pittsburgh defensive wall and into the hands of Hannig, who lost control of the ball as he hit the ground. The ball squirted out of his hands and over the goal line.

The Riverhounds and Lynx split the season series, 2-2, with each team winning their games at home.

The Pittsburgh RIVERHOUNDS® return to Bethel Park Stadium June 29 when they take on the Charlotte Eagles at 7:35 p.m. It's Ladies Night with special offers and activities before, during and after the game for ladies only. Ladies can get a free facial or makeover from Mary Kay Cosmetics, learn about grilling with Evey True Value, get golf tips from the pro at Hickory Heights Golf Club, relax with a massage from Southpointe Chiropractic and more! It's also the third annual Mascot Halftime Game. For more information about the RIVERHOUNDS® and to purchase tickets and merchandise, call 412-381-4625 or visit www.riverhounds.com


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