Subject: Lynx, Impact Tie 0-0
Date: Thursday, June 27, 2002 10:56 PM
Toronto Lynx Game Report
LYNX, IMPACT TIE 0-0
FEW SCORING CHANCES GENERATED
IN DEFENSIVE MINDED AFFAIR
Date: Thursday June 27, 2002
Venue: York University Stadium (Toronto)
Attendance: 624
Final Score: 1 2 OT1 OT2 F
Montreal 0 0 0 0 0
Toronto 0 0 0 0 0
Game Summary: Goaltender and team captain Theo Zagar recorded his second
consecutive shutout tonight as the Toronto Lynx (4-7-2, 19 points) tied the Montreal Impact
(5-2-2, 23 points) 0-0 tonight in a tight, defensive battle at York University Stadium. With
the tie Toronto remains unbeaten in four games and improves to 3-0-1 since Zagar
replaced the departed Marco Reda as team captain.
The game was played at York University Stadium tonight instead of Centennial Park Stadium
due to the City of Toronto workers strike that has gripped the city. The Toronto Lynx are
anticipating making an official announcement tomorrow on the venue and times of their
remaining home games in July.
The loyal and supportive fans who came out to this evening contest despite the short notice
of the venue and time change, did not get to see many quality scoring opportunities as both
teams appeared to struggle with the tall grass at York University Stadium which at times
hampered players quickness and mobility.
With the tie Toronto moves to within four points of the Charlotte Eagles (5-7-1, 23 points)
for the sixth and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.
The draw also enabled Montreal to see their unbeaten streak reach seven games, tying
a franchise record. With the point the Impact are now only two points back of the Rochester
Raging Rhinos (6-3-1, 25 points) for first place in the Northeast Division.
First Half
No Scoring
Second Half
No Scoring
First Overtime
No Scoring
Second Overtime
No Scoring
Full Time
Line ups
Montreal: (GK) Greg Sutton, (D) Adam Braz, (D) Gabriel Gervais, (D) Lloyd Barker (Nevio
Pizzolitto, 90), (D) Drew Kopp (David Fronmadis, 90), (M) Nick DeSantis (Jason DiTullio,
68), (M) Ze Roberto, (M) Patrick Leduc (Guiliano Oliviero, 62), (M) Patrice Bernier (Rocco
Placentino, 67), (F) Eduardo Sebrango, (F) Mauro Beillo
Toronto: (GK) Theo Zagar, (D) Mauricio Vincello, (D) Joe Mattacchione, (D) Milan Kojic,
(D) Adrian Serioux (Elvis Thomas, 90), (M) Brian Ashton (David DiPlacido, 65), (M) Robbie
Aristodemo, (M) Shawn Faria, (M) Nikki Vignjevic, (F) Steve Butcher (Irasto Knights, 56),
(F) Niki Budalic
Shots 1 2 OT1 OT2 F
Montreal 4 2 0 0 6
Toronto 3 4 0 0 7
Saves 1 2 OT1 OT2 F
Montreal 1 0 0 0 1
Toronto 3 0 0 0 3
Goaltenders
Montreal: Sutton (T, 5-2-2), 5th shutout of the season.
Toronto: Zagar (T, 4-7-2), 2nd shutout of the season.
Corner Kicks 1 2 OT1 OT2 F
Montreal 3 2 0 0 5
Toronto 0 3 1 0 4
Fouls 1 2 OT1 OT2 F
Montreal 7 12 6 2 27
Toronto 13 9 2 1 25
Cautions
Montreal: None
Toronto: Kojic (90), Thomas (109)
Ejections
Montreal: None
Toronto: None
Man of the Match: Theo Zagar (Toronto) - 2nd shutout of the season.
The Toronto Lynx next game is at home against the Cincinnati Riverhawks on Friday,
July 5 at 6:30 p.m.
Toronto Lynx Media Relations Contact: Eric Michalko (416) 251-4625, ext. 25
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