Sat September 17, 2016 League 1 Ontario--Sigma FC vs Pro Stars FC (from League 1 Ontario website)

Sigma Keeps Lead At Top Of West With 4-0 Defeat Of Pro Stars
09/18/2016, 2:45pm EDT
By Kacian Whyte

Sigma FC inches closer to securing the top of the table for the west division 
with a 4-0 victory over Pro Stars FC on Saturday September 17.

Despite playing a very cohesive first half, Pro Star FC gave up a goal, 
which allowed Sigma FC to move comfortably into the second half with 
a one goal lead.

Pro Stars' Erick Olazabal and Mann Slewa both created a number of chances 
in front of the net in the early going, but were unable to put any shots 
on target. The duo led the charge for the first 20 minutes, keeping the hosts 
locked in their own half.

"We weren't pressing as high and as hard as we should have and Sigma took 
advantage of that," said Pro Stars' Johnathan Albanse.

The opposition continued to be dominated by home side in the second half, 
as Sigma captain Manvir Brar led his men down the center, resulting in goals 
by Jordan Kalonji (64'), Stoddart (65') and Carver Grenon (80'), creating 
a gap that would prove impossible for Pro Stars to bridge.

The dismissal of Marco Polancec-Marin in the 67' as a result of receiving 
two cautions did not aid in Pro Stars' quest for a goal.

"During the second half I believe Sigma moved the ball a lot better than 
we did, we were sloppy, no movement, no communication, and we got the red card 
and then struggled from that point," said Slewa after the game.

When asked what the team could have done better Mann Slewa stated "we should 
of pressed them high at all times, we gave them too much room to move 
in the back, which gave them the chance to cross the ball diagonally like 
they wanted and unfortunately we got punished."

With one more league game left, Sigma head coach Bobby Smyrniotis and 
the boys shift their focus to their final match on October 2 against FC London 
at the Marconi Club Of London, where it looks like the winners of the 
west division will be determined.

"Today was a game we knew we had to win to give ourselves a chance 
at staying at the top and on track with London and putting ourselves 
at the forefront of everything," said Smyrniotis.

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