Lady Lynx suffer first loss
June 19, 2005 - USL First Division (USL-1)
Toronto Lynx News Release
Date: June 18, 2005
Kick Off Time: 7:30 PM EST
Venue: Hofstra University Stadium, Uniondale, New York
Final Score: Long Island 2 Toronto 0
Match Summary:
The Toronto Lady Lynx suffered their first loss of the season, falling 2-0 to the Lady Riders in Long Island.
Toronto, who had played an extended overtime match 24 hours prior to tonight's match, conceded a goal early on.
Michelle Obrien's strike in the 4th minute gave Long Island an early lead.
Long Island defended that lead until the 86th minute when they went up by two.
Claire Oconner's strike 4 minutes from full time ensured Long island of their victory and handed Toronto their first loss of the season.
Toronto Lady Lynx Head Coach Brett Mosen highlighted the importance of last night's match in determining the outcome of tonight's encounter. He spoke with lynxsoccer.com after the match.
"Tonight was the result of tired legs. Last night's game and the trip to Long Island took a lot out of us."
"I'm not disappointed. The girls gave me everything they had tonight. This loss is nothing to worry about." Mosen said from Long island.
Tonight's losss still leaves Toronto in first place of the W-League's Eastern Conference Northern Division.
Toronto returns home for training before hitting the road for their next game in Ottawa against the Fury on June 29th at 6:00 PM.
Final Score: Long Island 2 Toronto 0
Lineups:
Long Island: Yatrak, Bishurd, Decristifanu, Stanfield, Buggan, Brincvalli, Oconner, Ruck, McCabe, Obrien, Hawkins
Toronto: Van Boxmeer, Booth, Konno, Marroszeky, Lincoln, Rago, Gaizutis, Rushton, Ralph, Hebenicht, Liguori (Warner 50)
Cautions: Toronto: Habenicht 66, Marosszeky 78 Long Island: Obrien 78
Ejections: None
Shots: Long Island 9, Toronto 9
Fouls: Long Island 13, Toronto 12
Scorers: Long Island: Obrien 4, Occoner 86
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