For Immediate Release
Toronto Lynx Game Report
Presented by Carlsberg
Lady Lynx Still Undefeated
Date: June 5, 2005
Venue: Centennial Park Stadium, Toronto, Ontario
Attendance: 1 430
Kick Off Time: 4:00 EST
Final Score: Toronto 2, Vermont 0
Match Summary:
The Toronto Lady Lynx continued their 2005 season this afternoon winning 2-0 in front of 1430 fans at Centennial Stadium. This afternoon’s match was a special Women in Sports Day, honoring women's contribution to sports including a performance by the Etobicoke Olympium Rhythmic Gymnastics Club and ceremonial kickoff by Estelle Nicholls of the Ontario Soccer Association. Toronto came into this afternoon's encounter with an impressive 3-0-0 record, scoring six times and allowing only one. The conceded goal came against today's opponent when they played last month. The Lynx won that match 3-1 in overtime. Kim Warner scored both the winner and the third goal that day. Vermont came into Centennial Stadium this afternoon with a record of 2-3-0. Vermont (6 points) sat second to the L ynx (9 points) in the Eastern Conference's Northern Division. Toronto's last match was a 1-0 victory away to Sudbury, while Vermont's last test ended 2-0 in Rochester's favor in Rochester. A very different Lynx side earned Toronto’s last win. Head Coach Brett Mosen had to cope with the fact that seven of his players were away for an U-18 national training camp when they traveled to Sudbury. Today's Toronto side was back to full capacity. The opening 25 minutes were relatively calm, as both teams patiently felt each other out. Toronto broke the deadlock in the 35th minute. Yuiko Konno challenged Vermont 'keeper Kristin Luckenbill after a back pass from her defender, winning the ball and firing into the empty goal. Konno made it two for herself and the Lynx a mere four minutes later. After a pass from Amanda Cicchini, Konno faked around her marker and fired past Luckenbill and into the bottom righ t of the goal. It was 2-0 to Toronto after the first 45 minutes. The second interval produced no goals. Vermont came close to scoring a number of times. Karen Burke's free kick in the 66th minute forced Stacey VanBoxmeer to push the ball out for a corner, while Caroline Vanderpool came close in the 72nd and 85th minute. Her effort in the 72nd minute resulted in a quality save from VanBoxmeer who compiled 5 saves on her way to another shutout. It was 2-0 to Toronto as the final whistle blew. Yuiko Konno was outstanding for Toronto, scoring twice. Vermont's Karen Burke was most impressive for her side, creating many chances. Toronto improved to 4-0-0 and solidified their first place position in the standings with this afternoon's result. Their next game is this Wednesday when they host the Sudbury Canadians for their first ever School Day. Kickoff is set for 11:00 AM.
Highlights:
1st min. Referee Mike Roecken begins play. Toronto, in white and black attack to the left. Vermont in yellow and black attack to the right.
2nd min. Julia Ralph meets a cross into the box, but slips and falls before being able to shoot.
14th min. Julia Ralph runs onto a through ball, but fires into the side netting.
25th min. The first 25 minutes have not produced a solid chance for either side. Most of the play has been confined to the middle third of the field.
28th min. Kim Warner shoots from just inside the area, but her effort is well off.
32nd min. Kim Warner chests a ball down to Yuko Konnowho fires from close range, forcing Vermont 'keeper Luckenbill into a save.
35th min. Goal! 1-0 for the Lynx. Luckenbill recieves a pass back from her defender, but Konno attacks her immediately, stealing the ball, and firing into the empty goal.
39th min. Goal! Konno finds the back of net again after a crafty play. Amanda Cichini passes to Kono, who fakes around her marker and fires into the bottom right of the goal.
58th min. Kim Warner runs onto a through ball but is called for offside.
63rd min. Kim Warner breaks down the right flank. Her shot from 40 yards out sails over the goal.
64th min. Yuko Konno's shot from outside the area is stopped by Luckenbill, who hangs onto the ball.
66th min. Vermont earn a free kick 25 yards from goal. Karen Burke takes it well, forcing VanBoxmeer to push the ball out for a corner.
72nd min. Vermont come close to pulling one back. Caroline Vanderpool hits a pass first time from 8 yards out, forcing VanBoxmeer to make an excellent stop.
78th min. Melanie Booth's shot from just outside the area is well stopped by Luckenbill.
85th min. Vermont's Caroline Vanderpool shoots from close range, but puts her shot over the bar.
86th min. Toronto's Mel Booth receives an excellent long ball, but her first touch forces the ball too far in front of her and Luckenbill collects.
87th min. Vermont's Karen Burke turns on the ball, and away from her marker, and fires. VanBoxmeer is equal to her effort and hold onto the ball.
Final Score: Toronto 2 , Vermont 0
Lineups:
Toronto: Vanboxmeer, Alexopulos, Habenicht, Konno, Ralph, Cicchini, Rago, Booth, Murosszeky, Warner, Gaizutis
Vermont: Luckenbill, Barr, Gonneville, Lovitz, Mulson, McCutheon, Bouchard, Burke, Vanderpool, Neagle, Cochran
Cautions: Toronto: Alexopolus Vermont: Gonneville, Mulson
Ejections: None
Shots: Toronto 13, Vermont 12
Saves: Toronto 5 , Vermont 2
Fouls: Toronto 15, Vermont 17
Scorers: Toronto: Konno 35, 39 (Chicchini)
The Toronto Lady Lynx' next game is at home against Sudbury on June 8, at 11:00 AM.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
DAVID NUTT, MEDIA RELATIONS
416-251-4625 ext. 30
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