Sol drop 2-1 decision
May 2, 2009 - Women's Professional Soccer (WPS)
Los Angeles Sol News Release
CAMBRIDGE, MASS. - The Los Angeles Sol (Women's Professional Soccer) suffered a 2-1 loss at the hands of the Boston Breakers Saturday night at Harvard Stadium.
Midfielder Kelly Smith opened the scoring for the Breakers (3-2-0, 9 pts.) in the second minute when the Sol failed to clear a ball from their defensive third of the field. Smith collected the ball and calmly beat a diving Karina LeBlanc - the first time the Sol defense has surendered a goal this season.
Forward Han Duan nearly equalized for the Sol (3-1-1, 10 pts.) in the 17th minute, but her effort from just outside the penalty area sailed high of the Breakers goal. In the 44th minute, Marta made a 50-yard run into the box from the left side of midfield, nearly reaching the endline, but her low cross did not find a teammate and was cleared by the Breakers defense and Boston finished the half with the 1-0 lead.
Midfielder Kristine Lilly doubled the lead for the Breakers ten minutes after the break when she corralled Stacy Bishop's pass and put her low shot into the side netting and past LeBlanc.
Los Angeles rookie defender Brittany Bock trimmed the lead to 2-1 in the 63rd minute when she rose above the Boston defense and got Aya Miyama's free kick past Breakers âkeeper Kristin Luckinbill, who stayed firmly planted on her line.
The Sol had a few chances to equalize in the final twenty minutes, including a shot by Marta in the closing moments, but they were unable to hit home and the Breakers clinched the 2-1 win.
The Los Angeles Sol is guaranteeing all fans who attend their May 10 home game against the Boston Breakers at The Home Depot Center on the campus of California State University-Dominguez Hills a free ticket to the club's June 3 home game against the Chicago Red Stars, if the Sol wins. For more information or to purchase your tickets today, please call toll free at 1-877-4-SOL-TIX (467-5849) or visit www.LosAngelesSol.com.
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