Knights Downed in Game 1
March 5, 2015 - Major Arena Soccer League (MASL)
Syracuse Silver Knights News Release
SYRACUSE, New York - The MASL Playoffs started rough for the Syracuse Silver Knights in Game 1 of the Eastern Division Semifinal series with the Rochester Lancers on Thursday night at the Blue Cross Arena. Powered by a trio of 2-goal performances, the Lancers took the result 20-7 and the series' lead 1-0 in this Best of 3.
Mauricio Salles, Brad Vanino and Joey Tavernese each bagged braces in the victory. Taverneses was the standout, as the forward also tallied 3 assists.
Marcos Chantel opened the scoring for the Silver Knights in the fifth minute of the match. Domenico Vitale fed his fellow defender to give the 'Cuse a 2-0 lead.
The advantage was short lived. Mauricio Salles scored a three-point blast 37 seconds later.
Rochester kept the momentum, pouring on seven more points before halftime. The Lancers took a 10-2 lead into the break.
The Thruway Rivals were up 14-2 before the Knights finally broke the run. Antonio Manfut redirected Kenardo Forbes' shot home to make it 14-4 Rochester.
The hosts finished on an 8-3 streak to take the 20-7 final.
Coach Tommy Tanner employed two goalkeepers in the loss. Bryan O'Quinn had 4 saves in the first half, with Rick Pflasterer recording 6 stops in the final frame.
The defeat drops the Salt City club to 15-9 all-time against their rivals, including a 7-6 road mark.
The Orange, Silver and Black play a decisive Game 2 on Sunday in the Oncenter War Memorial Arena. SSK need a win to force the series to Game 3, a 15-minute mini-match which would be played immediately following the conclusion of Game 2.
Silver Knights fans can purchase tickets to Sunday's fixture at the CNY Family Sports Centre, online at www.syracusesilverknights.com or over the phone at 315-303-7261.
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