USL Charleston Battery

Battery Hosts Toronto Saturday Night

July 11, 2003 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Charleston Battery News Release


Charleston SC. The Southeast Division Charleston Battery (11-3-3, 36 points) takes on the Northeast Division Toronto Lynx (6-8-3, 21 points) this Saturday night at Blackbaud Stadium, kick off is set for 7:30 PM. This is the first of two matches between these teams this year, the Battery travels to Toronto for the return-leg on July 25.

Charleston Battery Head Coach, Chris Ramsey,

"Tuesday night was a big win for us, the lads showed a lot of character after a tough five-day stretch. However it is important to maintain that level of fight and determination if we are to be successful against Toronto".

The Toronto Lynx are in their seventh year of existence and have been led all seven years by Head Coach, Peter Pinizzoto who has accrued 71 career A-League regular season wins. In 2002 the Lynx narrowly missed the playoffs after posting a 10-13-5 regular season record.

Toronto enters the game on the heels of two losses to its Division rival the Rochester Raging Rhinos. The Lynx lost 6-1 at Rochester last Friday night then were defeated 2-0 on Sunday in a game played in Toronto.

Toronto's attack is led by former Canadian U20 National team striker, Ali Ngon. Ngon has scored three goals with two assists to lead the team with eight points. This is his first full year with the Lynx after arriving from the Pittsburgh Riverhounds in 2002.

Charleston defeated its Division rival the Richmond Kickers 2-1 in its last match. All-time leading Battery goal scorer Paul Conway and former Richmond Kicker, Josh Henderson both tallied as Charleston became the first team in the league to reach eleven wins.

FAMILY NIGHT

Its Family Night on Saturday at Blackbaud stadium, with a family package available featuring 4 West Stand Tickets, 4 hot dogs and 4 Pepsi's for only $28 – a $20 saving. Regular tickets are priced at $6 - $12, to purchase tickets or for more information please call 971-GOAL / www.charlestonbattery.com.

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