July 16, 2006 USL Toronto Lynx vs Atlanta Silverbacks (from Atlanta Silverbacks web site)
BACK-TO-BACK GAMES PROVE TOO MUCH, SILVERBACKS FALL 1-0 TO TORONTO
After beating Portland Saturday night, the Silverbacks woke up Sunday morning and flew to Toronto to take on the Toronto Lynx at 6:00 pm. The Silverbacks played a close game with the Lynx, and despite having plenty of chances, the 'Backs were unable to get on the scoreboard. The Silverbacks held on until the 57th minute, when a Lynx player, Palleschi received the ball at the far post and finished it into the goal. The referee ejected defender Antonio De La Torre in the 88th minute of the game. Even though the Silverbacks played down a man for the remainder of the game, they were able to create many more chances and had three breakaway opportunities in stoppage time. The Silverbacks' inability to finish while on the road has plagued the team all season, and unfortunately it cost them the game Sunday evening.
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