Lynx Defeated in Rochester
August 12, 2005 - USL First Division (USL-1)
Toronto Lynx News Release
The Toronto Lynx dropped a 3-1 result away to the Rochester Raging Rhinos in front of 9906 fans at Frontier Field in Rochester, New York this evening.
It was Toronto's first match since the departure of Lynx veteran Dave Diplacido and striker Charles Gbeke to the Montreal Impact. It was also Toronto's first match since their goalless draw against the Richmond Kickers on July 31st.
Rochester opened scoring early into the match. Kirk Wilson's shot in the 4th minute beat Lynx and Trinidad and Tobago goalkeeper Richard Goddard from 16 yards out. Sean Fraser came close to an equalizer 5 minutes later when he unleashed a shot from 10 yards out, but Rochester 'keeper Scott Vallow was equal to it, pushing the ball aside.
Toronto were on level terms in the 30th minute when Josh Simpson sent in a cross that Jamie Dodds hit first time past Vallow on the short side.
Toronto's euphoria was short lived as Rochester retook the lead in the 37th minute. Juninho sent a free kick into the box which Rene Rivas headed past Goddard. It was 3-1 to Rochester three minutes later. Juninho ran onto Jonathan Bolanos' long ball and lifted the ball over an oncoming Goddard in the 40th minute. It was 3-1 to Rochester at halftime.
Toronto were reduced to 10 men in the 68th minute when Sita-Taty Matondo was shown a red card for his second bookable offence. Rochester came close to adding another off the ensuing free kick. Pato Aguilera's shot beat Godddard but not the post and the score remained 3-1 until the final whistle.
Tonight's result leaves Toronto in 12th place in the USL First division with a record of 3-12-6. Toronto is next in action on August 14th when they face Rochester once again for the second leg of their doubleheader at 6:00 PM at Centennial Park Stadium.
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