June 18, 2006 W-League Toronto Lady Lynx vs Laval Cometes (from Lynx media release)
For Immediate Release
Toronto Lynx Game Report
Lady Lynx Play to Goalless Draw
Date: June 18, 2006
Venue: Centennial Park Stadium, Toronto, Ontario
Attendance: 1051
Kick Off Time: 4:00 PM EST
Final Score: Toronto 0 Laval 0
Match Summary:
The Toronto Lady Lynx played to a 0-0 draw against the Laval Comets this afternoon at Centennial Park Stadium in Toronto.
Both clubs entered this afternoon’s match undefeated this season, with Toronto winning all 5 of their matches, while Laval triumphed in all four of their previous games.
Toronto came close to taking the lead in the 29th minute. Loredana Riverso picked up a through ball a spun around her marker and fired, but her shot sailed just over the crossbar.
Despite efforts by both clubs to find the back of the net, it was 0-0 at the half. Play was severally hampered by the hot and humid conditions and persistent strong winds blowing over the pitch, which allowed for a total of only four shots between both teams.
Laval came close to opening scoring five minutes into the second half when Sabrina Bellier redirected a cross towards goal, but with Toronto goalkeeper Justine Bernier was well placed to make the save the game remained scoreless.
Sylvia Forbes came close to breaking the deadlock in the 69th minute. Her impressive solo run down the left flank ended with a powerful strike that beat Laval ‘keeper Marie Bilodeau but bounced just wide of the post.
Both clubs defensive lines stood firm in the latter stages of the match and it was 0-0 at the final whistle. Toronto out-shot Laval 9-3 through 90 minutes of play.
Today’s result leaves both clubs with an undefeated record, with Toronto now 5-0-1 and Laval 4-0-1. Toronto has yet to concede a goal this season.
Toronto remains in first place of the W-League’s Eastern Conference-Northern Division after today’s tie.
The Lady Lynx are next in action when they hit the road to take on the Ottawa Fury on July 1st in Ottawa at 7:30 PM.
Notes: Toronto’s Deana Everett and Sylvia Forbes, who sit in first and second of the W-Leagues points standings, featured in today’s match. Forbes is also tied for first in the goals standings, having scored 9 times so far this season.
Final Score: Toronto 0 Laval 0
Lineups:
Laval: Bilodeau, Vanderpool, Bouchard, Walsh, Duchesne, Gagne (Jacques 73), Walsh, Lapalme, Hemsley (Velier 45), Couture, Legaul
Toronto: Bernier, Rushton, Forbes (Mailloux 78), Cicchini, Everett, Beckles, Riverso (Martineau 64), Biggs (Chapman 45), Williams, Marosszeky, Dennis
Cautions: Laval: Bilodeau 58, Walsh 71
Ejections: None
Shots: Toronto 9, Laval 3
Saves: Toronto 2, Laval 2
Fouls: Toronto 12, Laval 13
Scorers: None
The Toronto Lady Lynx’ next game is away to the Ottawa Fury on Saturday July 1st at 7:30 PM.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
ROB IRWIN, MEDIA RELATIONS
416-251-4625 ext. 23
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