May 13, 2006 W-League Toronto Lady Lynx vs Rochester Rhinos (from Lynx media release)
For Immediate Release
Toronto Lynx Game Report
Lady Lynx Open Season with a Roar
Date: May 13, 2006
Venue: Centennial Park Stadium, Toronto, Ontario
Attendance: 2 129
Kick Off Time: 1:00 PM EST
Final Score: Toronto 7 Rochester 0
Match Summary:
The Toronto Lady Lynx started their 2006 W-League campaign with an emphatic 7-0 win against the Rochester Rhinos in front of 2 129 fans who braved the threat of rain at Centennial Park Stadium this afternoon.
Toronto came close to taking an early lead in the 8th minute when Deana Everett broke through Rochester’s back line, but shot just wide of goal. Toronto came close again five minutes later when Sylvia Forbes fired from just inside the area. Her shot beat Rochester ‘keeper Carrie Yehle but not the bar and the game remained scoreless.
Rochester had an excellent chance to take the lead in the 17th minute when Marci Pasenello faked past her marker but shot well wide of the goal.
Toronto took the lead in the 20th minute when Deana Everett slotted past Yehle from close range after Holy Lincoln’s pass from the left flank. Toronto doubled their lead in the 25th minute when Catherine Marosszeky tapped in a loos ball after Yehle fumbled an in swinging corner. Toronto made it 3-0 five minutes from the break when Everett connected with Melissa Bigg’s pass and fired high past Yehle from 8 yards out. It was 3-0 to Toronto after 45 minutes. Toronto outshot Rochester 14-3 in the first 45 minutes of play.
Toronto added to their lead in the 46th and 47th minute through Everett and Forbes respectively. Rochester came close to pulling one back in the 11th minute when Jessica Remmes had a breakaway but fired straight at Lynx ‘keeper Justine Bernier who held onto the ball. Toronto made it 6-0 a minute later through Everett’s 4th goal of the afternoon. Deana Everett added her 5th goal of the game in the 90th minute, rounding out scoring on the afternoon.
Toronto out shot Rochester 22-6 through 90 minutes of play. Toronto goalkeeper Justine Bernier made five stops en route to her shutout this afternoon. The Lady Lynx picked up three valuable points as a result of today’s win, and will take a record of 1-0-0 into next weeks match.
The Lady Lynx hope to continue their fine form iwhen they take on the Vermont Lady Voltage next Sunday May 21st at Centennial Park Stadium at 4:00 PM.
Final Score: Toronto 7 Rochester 0
Lineups:
Toronto: Bernier, Scharoun (Mailloux 67), Bigg, Forbes (Dugas, 67), Cicchini, Everrett, Beckles, Marosszeky (Manon, 72), Rushton, Lincoln (Harrison, 45), Riverso (Williams, 67)
Rochester: Yehle, Ebner (Bartock, 45), Sahlen, Cristofori, Hercules (Blais, 70), Beardsley (Blais, 90), Kruze, Masterson, Reidy (Guarino, 82), Pasenello, Remmes (Jacobson, 72)
Cautions: None
Ejections: None
Shots: Toronto 22 , Rochester 6
Saves: Toronto 5, Rochester 6
Fouls: Toronto 9, Rochester 6
Scorers: Toronto: Everett 20 (Lincoln), 41 (Bigg), 46 (Forbes), 56 (Rushton), 90 (Bigg), Marosszeky 23 (unassisted), Forbes 47 (unassisted)
The Toronto Lady Lynx' next game is Sunday May 21st against the Vermont Lady Voltage at Centennial Park Stadium. Kick-off is set for 4:00 PM.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
ROB IRWIN, MEDIA RELATIONS
416-251-4625 ext. 23
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