Lynx defeated in Rochester
June 11, 2005 - USL First Division (USL-1)
Toronto Lynx News Release
The Toronto Lynx continued their 2005 USL First Division campaign this evening, losing 1-0 away to the Rochester Raging Rhinos in front of 8 850 fans at Paetec Park in Rochester, New York.
The game was scoreless until the 69th minute, when Greg Howes scored the only goal of the game. Toronto and Trinidad and Tobago international goalkeeper Richard Goddard made an acrobatic stop off a Rochester shot but was unable to hold onto the rebound. Howes tapped in from close range.
It was the first goal for Howes in Rochester colours. Howes, who signed for Rochester just this week, was the MISL's MVP and Scoring Champion this season. It was also Howes' 50th goal in the USL First Division (formerly known as the A-League).
Lynxsoccer.com spoke with Lynx Head Coach Hubert Busby Jr. after the match. "We didn't take our chances, while they took a chance from our mistake. We now have a long break to rest and heal our injuries, and get ready to grab our first win."
Tonight's result leaves Toronto (0-8-4) in 12th position in the USL First Division. Rochester (4-4-1) moves into a tie with Minnesota for 6th place, and the final playoff spot. Toronto's next game is on the road against the Minnesota Thunder on June 24th, at 8:05 PM.
Notes: Toronto and Rochester already played once this season, with that match ending 5-3 to Rochester at Centennial Park Stadium on May 31st. Rochester's Kirk Wilson scored 3 goals that game. Toronto entered tonight's match with an all-time record of 9-20-4 (2-14-0 in Rochester) against the Rhino's. Former Rochester goalkeeper Theo Zagar did not play for the Lynx tonight because of a thigh injury.
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