Game Preview: Round Two, Wilmington Meets Toronto at Legion Stadium
July 1, 2016 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Wilmington Hammerheads FC News Release
Wilmington, NC - The Wilmington Hammerheads will welcome Toronto FC II to Legion Stadium for the first time this season, but challenge them on the field for the second time since May.
Wilmington charted international territory travelling to Toronto on May 29th where they won 3-1 at the Ontario Soccer Centre. Saturday will be Wilmington's 15th game of the USL season, where they hold a 4-5-5 record.
Head coach Mark Briggs stated, "Saturday's match against the NY Red Bulls II was disappointing. We are regrouping and looking forward to challenging Toronto." He continued, "We've made a lot of changes since we last met Toronto on the field. We beat them before; I know we can do it again. We just have to be on our A-game."
As for this Saturday's match, Toronto sits two seeds behind Wilmington with a 3-10-4 record. Representing tenth place, the Hammerheads are fighting hard to secure a playoff position in the top nine. While their defensive line-up is strong, and hold an even stronger stance with their midfield, their offensive line-up is developing. Briggs explained, "Over the past several months we have continued to develop offensively. There is a lot of potential, we just have to reign it in."
Team Notes
Wilmington Hammerheads FC notes
- Current record: 4-5-5, 17 points
- Wilmington earned a 1-1 draw with Bethlehem Steel FC June 17th
as Ashani Fairclough scored early in the second to level the game.
- Wilmington goalkeeper Jon Smits has 44 saves in 14 games.
- The Hammerheads have recorded 46 shots on goal this season,
with 16 goals.
Toronto FC II notes
- Current record: 3-10-4, 13 points
- Toronto goalkeeper Alexander Bono has accumulated 30 saves,
and only playing 8 games.
- Toronto has 52 shots on goal this season, with 18 goals.
Don't miss kick-off at 7pm this Saturday and catch the first fireworks in Wilmington to celebrate the 4th of July! Visit wilmingtonhammerheads.com or call 910.777.2111 to purchase tickets today!
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