May 15, 2005 W-League Toronto Lady Lynx vs Vermont Lady Lynx (from Lynx web site)
Lady Lynx win inaugural match
Warner provides overtime brace in 3-1 win
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Toronto Lady Lynx News Release - www.lynxsoccer.com
Sunday, May 15, 2005
TORONTO, ON -- The Toronto Lady Lynx made history this afternoon, playing their first ever W-League match at home against the Vermont Lady Voltage and coming away 3-1 winners in overtime.
Toronto started well and enjoyed much of the possession throughout the first 25 minutes, but it was Vermont who struck first.
Vermont striker Ashley Pfaff's run onto a long ball and ensuing shot resulted in the first goal of the game in the 28th minute.
Toronto equalized immediately through Amanda Cicchini after she controlled a cross and shot past Vermont 'keeper Luckenbill in the 29th minute.
Toronto almost took the lead before the half when Melanie Booth's free kick came off the crossbar. Despite outplaying and out-shooting Vermont 10-2 in the first half, Toronto had to settle with a 1-1 tie at the half. Toronto started the second half the same way they ended the first, playing much of the second frame in Vermont's half. Toronto peppered Vermont with eight shots but could not find the back of the net, and the game was sent into extra time.
It was in extra time that Toronto finally capitalized on their many chances. Impressive second half substitute Kim warner scored in the 93rd minute, and it was Warner again in the 105th, scoring off of a breakaway to make it 3-1 in the hosts favour.
It was 3-1 to the Lady Lynx as the game drew to a close. Toronto gained a well deserved 3 points from this afternoon's encounter after dominating play and possession, and out-shooting Vermont 23-5.
Natalie Martineau, Deana Everett, and Kim Warner were constantly dangerous for the Lynx, while the Lynx defense produced a very solid performance. Stacy Vanboxmeer played well in goal, although only being forced to make two stops through 110 minutes.
This afternoon's result leaves Vermont 1-1-0 this season, while today's win was Toronto's first game. The Toronto Lady Lynx are next in action against the New York Magic on May 21st at Centennial Stadium for a 7:30 PM EST kickoff.
Highlights:
1st min. Referee Jacques Tjonanas begins play. The Lynx, in white and black, attack to the left, while Vermont, in yellow and black attack to the left.
2nd min. Lynx striker Deana Everett shoots but her effort is saved by Vermont 'keeper Kristin Luckenbill.
7th min. Lynx midfielder Natalie Martineau streaks by her marker and has open space to run into, but opts to centre into an empty Vermont box.
13th. min. Deana Everett works into the Vermont zone and earns a corner.
16 Lynx midfielder Yuko Kono shoots from just outside the area. Her effort just misses Luckenbill's goal.
20th. Vermont earns a free kick. Michelle Barr's shot is handled coolly by Lynx 'keeper Stacy Vanboxmeer.
28th min. Goal! Vermont take the lead against the run of play. Ashley Pfaff runs onto a long ball and slots it past Vanboxmeer.
29th min. Goal! Toronto equalize immediately. Amanda Cicchini controls a cross inside the area, and hits low and hard past Luckenbill. 2 goals in quick succession leave the game tied.
31st min. Lynx continue to press. Yuko Kono's cross is met by Booth who controls and shoots, but Luckenbill is equal to the effort.
36th min. Melanie Booth is adjudged to be offside.
44th min. Lynx defender Holly Lincoln, in a rare foray into the oppositions box, works her away around two Vermont defenders, only to have her effort stopped by Luckenbill.
45th min. Lynx come close to taking the lead. Melanie Booth's free kick from 25 yards out beats Luckenbill but not the woodwork. 1-1 as the first half whistle sounds.
66th min. Natalie Martineau, who was impressive in the first half, connects with Julia Ralph's cross but her effort fails to beat Luckenbill.
69th min. Michelle Bar of Vermont is injured and receives medical attention.
73rd min. Vermont earn a free kick just outside of the area. Michelle Barr's shot is stopped by Vanboxmeer.
76th min. Lynx' Deana Everett's effort sails well over the bar.
85th min. Natalie Martineau once again looks dangerous for the Lynx. Her shot from inside the Vermont area skips across Vermont's goalmouth.
87th min. Everett shoots again but her shot goes straight at Luckenbill.
90th min. Michelle Booth's cross for the Lynx goes out for a corner. The ensuing corner is grabbed by Luckenbill.
92nd min. Toronto Substitute Kim Warner shoots but her effort is collected by Luckenbill.
93rd min. Goal! Warner is not denied this time. Luckenbill can't stop her attempt and the Lynx take the lead for the first time in the match.
95th min. Lynx continue their pressure. Martineau volleys off a cross but is stopped by Luckenbill.
98th min. A rare Vermont rush is broken up by the Lynx defense.
99th min. Vermont continue to look for an equalizer. Amy Cochran's shoots but is stopped by Vanboxmeer.
105th min. Goal! Lynx seal the deal. Impressive Lynx substitute striker Kim Warner nets her second goal of the game. Utilizing her quick pace, Warner is able to outrun her marker leaving only Luckenbill in front of her, who is beaten by Warner's strike.
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