Lady Lynx defeat Rochester for 10th win
Published on July 13, 2005 under USL First Division (USL-1)
Toronto Lynx News Release
The Toronto Lady Lynx picked up their 10th win of the season this afternoon, beating the Rochester Ravens 6-0 at a hot and humid centennial Park Stadium. 3 284 fans were on hand for the Lady Lynx' School Day.
The first 25 minutes were evenly split, with both teams exchanging chances in front of goal. Toronto broke the deadlock in the 29th minute. Holly Lincoln sent in a cross that Yukko Konno headed past Rochester goalkeeper Kitsten Hubright from 10 yards out. The last 10 minutes of the first half were mainly confined to the middle third of the field, and it was 1-0 after 45 minutes.
The second half was an entirely different affair, with Toronto scoring a total of 5 goals. Deana Everrett led the way, scoring in the 51st, 56th, 64th, and 69th minute. Janet Liguori also chipped in with a goal in the 57th minute. Rochester's best chance came late in the match when Marci Pasanello had a breakaway, but shot just wide of the goal. It was 6-0 to Toronto as full time sounded.
Deana Everett was outstanding, scoring 4 goals in the second half. Chiara Greco and Holly Lincoln picked up two assists each. Anne Ogundele shutout Rochester in the first half, while her replacement at the half, Nicole Mercer, shutout the final 45 minutes. Toronto outshot Rochester 24-7 through 90 minutes.
Today's result puts Toronto back in first place of the W-League's Eastern Conference, Northern Division. Toronto next match is away to Rochester this Saturday at 6:00 PM.
Notes: Toronto entered today's match in second place of the W-League's Eastern Conference Northern Division, while Rochester was in forth. Toronto had accumulated a record of 9-2-0. Rochester was 3-7-0. Toronto's Kim Warner, who is tied for first place in the W-League's goal standings, was not dressed for today's match. Both clubs had faced eachother once this season, with that match ending 4-1 in Toronto's favour in June.
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