Strikers Host FC Edmonton at Lockhart Saturday

Published on June 15, 2012 under North American Soccer League (NASL)
Fort Lauderdale Strikers News Release


FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (June 15, 2012) - The Fort Lauderdale Strikers (3W-4T-4L) will face the same opponent from just six days ago this Saturday when FC Edmonton (3W-2T-5L) comes to Lockhart Stadium with kick-off at 7:30p.m. This is the final regular season visit for Edmonton to Fort Lauderdale. The Strikers and Edmonton opened the regular season at Lockhart Stadium with the Strikers' Andy Herron scoring the game's only goal.

"We had opportunities to get a result last week against Edmonton and we failed to take advantage of them," said Strikers head coach Daryl Shore. "They won on their home field and now it's up to us to stay focused and organized so we can get three points in front of our fans."

The Strikers fell 1-0 to FC Edmonton last Sunday, June 10. FC Edmonton's Shaun Saiko was kept out of the net, but he did contribute with an assist on the game-winning goal. The midfielder is second in the NASL with five goals and has four assists. Fort Lauderdale could not capitalize on the man advantage it held for most of the game and forward Abe Thompson missed a first half penalty kick which would have given the Strikers the lead. The Strikers mounted a late attack, but were unable to score against Edmonton goalkeeper Lance Parker.

The Strikers have enjoyed success against Edmonton since the Canadian side joined the NASL last season. Fort Lauderdale is currently on a three game home win streak against Edmonton stretching back to last season, including the playoffs. The Strikers lead the all time series with a record of 4W-1T-2L.

The Strikers will once again have the services of the in-form Mark Anderson. Prior to missing the game in Edmonton, Anderson had scored a goal in six of the last seven contests for the Strikers including both U.S. Open Cup games.

The Strikers have one win and one loss against FC Edmonton this season and will look to give Edmonton its fourth road loss of the season.

INJURIES/OUT

- Forward Andy Herron is day-to-day after aggravating his previous knee injury and will be a game-time decision.

- Defender Lance Laing has an injured ankle and is expected to miss approximately four weeks.

- Forward Darnell King will be out indefinitely after sustaining a concussion in the last 10 minutes of last week's match against FC Edmonton.

- Midfielder Yoximar Granado will be sidelined indefinitely with a quadriceps injury.

MATCH FACTS

- Strikers went 3W-1T-1L last season against FC Edmonton including the playoffs

- The season series is tied 1-1, with the Strikers winning 1-0 the first week of the season

- Strikers have won their last three matchups against FC Edmonton at Lockhart Stadium

- Strikers midfielder Mark Anderson has scored in 6 of his last 7 games including U.S. Open Cup

2012 STAT LEADERS

Goals: Mark Anderson (4)

Assists: Walter Restrepo (4)

Shots: Aly Hassan (22)

Yellow cards: Toni St=E5hl, Walter Restrepo (3)

Red cards: Toni St=E5hl (2)

Saves: Matt Glaeser (44)

GAA: Matt Glaeser (1.64)

Minutes: Matt Glaeser (990)

NEXT MATCH:

The Strikers travel to face the Minnesota Stars on Saturday, June 23rd at 8:30pm EDT. Contact info@strikers.com or call (954)606-0400 for more information. Follow the Strikers on twitter @FTLStrikers and like us on Facebook to get the latest news and updates from South Florida's professional soccer team. All Strikers NASL matches are streamed live on www.strikers.com/live.

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