Lynx top 'Dogs in Syracuse
July 2, 2004 - USL First Division (USL-1)
Toronto Lynx News Release
In their biggest match of the season to date, the Toronto Lynx traveled to Syracuse tonight and turned in a superb effort in a 1-0 victory over the Salty Dogs. With sixth place in the Eastern Conference on the line and playing on the unfamiliar Astroturf at P&C Stadium, the Lynx battled hard to earn 3 points and move past the Salty Dogs in the standings. Syracuse seemed poised to claim the lead in the first half when a Salty Dogs' striker was left all alone in front of goal, but Lynx 'keeper, Bryheem Hancock, was up to the challenge diving to full extension to push the ball wide of the goal. Ali Gerba gave the Lynx the win with a highlight reel left footed blast into the top corner in the 66th minute after being denied a goal by the post earlier in the match. The goal was Gerba's 8th of the season moving him into a tie for second in the A-League in goals. The Lynx defense were forced to dig for the final 15 minutes when defender, Josue Mayard, was shown a red card in the 76th minute, but the 'Dogs were unable to find the equalizer. Midfielder, Shawn Faria, was the key to the match for the Lynx. Finally at full fitness, Faria provided great leadership and held the midfield allowing the Lynx offensive players room to attack. "This is what we have been waiting for all season from Shawn," commented Lynx Head Coach, Duncan Wilde. "His play was the difference in the game. It was a complete team effort tonight to earn the 3 points and we are very pleased with the result." Toronto improved their record to 5-8-1 with 16 points, moving past the Salty Dogs, who fall to 4-6-3 with 15 points. The Lynx are back in action this Thursday, July 8th for their Taste of Athens Night when they host the defending A-League Champion Charleston Battery at Centennial Park Stadium with a 7:30pm kickoff.
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