big fan Posted June 13, 2004 Share Posted June 13, 2004 I know it's early in the season but this is a huge game for the Lynx. Without a few key players some of the other players are going to have to pick up the slack. They are in good striking position to make the playoffs but they can't let these 3 points slip away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJT Posted June 13, 2004 Share Posted June 13, 2004 This game is on Rogers Television in Toronto at 6:00 PM. Of all the games on Rogers, this is one that they should be showing on tape delay, what with Canada on at the same time, but for some reason they're showing it live. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJT Posted June 14, 2004 Share Posted June 14, 2004 Final: Toronto 0 Atlanta 1 John Ball 86' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polish_LYNX_Fan Posted June 14, 2004 Share Posted June 14, 2004 WOW tough break if the ultras were tehre it would have been a differnt story still Atlanta is HOT any game reports ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket Robin Posted June 14, 2004 Share Posted June 14, 2004 Result of the A-League game of Sunday June 13th, 2004 between Toronto Lynx and Atlanta Silverbacks played at Centennial Stadium in Etobicoke at 6:00pm. 85 min...AS John Ball GOAL...Ball has 5 yard shot that flying Lynx goalie Richard Goddard gets hand to, Ball recovers rebound and puts 5 yard shot into left side of net from his position on right post. Final Score:.......Toronto Lynx.......0........Atlanta Silverbacks...........1........... Attendance was given as 1627 on this warm evening with the threat of rain earlier today never becoming more than that. Lynx had more chances than the Silverbacks but couldn't get any great shots on target. Silverbacks looked better later in the second half but still had trouble getting their last man to connect. Lynx goalie Richard Goddard was listed as a last minute starter over Brian Rowland even showing up as the backup on the game sheets. There should have been no doubt as he was great taking out a lot of Silverbacks chances by catching crosses into the box before a player could tee up a shot or header. Silverbacks goalie Joe Barton did similar feats for the visitors and earned the shootout. Lynx announced their intentions early with defender Aaron Steele earning a Yellow card when he slid feet first in and checked Adilson De Lima on the sideline. Referee Jonathan Lavergne didn't gave out very few cards the rest of the game. Silverbacks chances were often broked up by offside calls as it appeared the timing of their runs were well off. Lynx defense was good and limited the chances of this hot team who now have won six games in a row. Silverbacks leading scorer Mac Cozier had only one or two shots. The Silverbacks pull further up into a playoff position pulling a full ten points ahead of the Lynx for the final playoff spot. Montreal, Rochester, Atlanta, and Richmond have pulled away from the other five teams in the Eastern division. Atlanta had played six of their last seven on the road including winning a Friday night road game against Syracuse. Lynx had Malawi international and former CPSL Ottawa Wizards Charles Gbeke in the line up as a forward with Ali Gerba and they fit nicely as if they'd played together all year. Gbeke played a solid 56 minutes before making way for former CPSL Toronto Croatia player Juri Pavic. Lynx were doing without suspended players Adrian Serioux and Lewis Blois. Blois was in the press box as the colour man for the Rogers Community Channel television broadcast. Forward John Barry Nusum and defender Josua Mayard were away on National team duty--for Bermuda and Haiti respectively. As the Lynx home game previously scheduled for this Tuesday against Virginia Beach has been postponed until August, the Lynx won't have another home game until July 8th. Rocket Robin robing@eol.ca Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket Robin Posted June 14, 2004 Share Posted June 14, 2004 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TORONTO LYNX GAME REPORT presented by Heineken Lynx Drop Crucial Match To Division Rivals Silverbacks extend winning streak to 6 games Date: Sunday, June 13, 2004 Venue: Centennial Park Stadium, Etobicoke, Ontario Attendance: 1,627 Kick off Time: 6:00 PM Final Score: Atlanta 1 Toronto 0 Match Summary: In the midst of their longest winning streak of the season the Lynx took on their Eastern Division rivals from Atlanta in front of 1,627 enthusiastic fans on Emergency Services Night at Centennial Park Stadium. Entering tonight's match the Silverbacks had won 5 straight and were looking to put a stranglehold on the fourth and final playoff spot in the division but it was the Lynx that controlled the tempo and the play in the opening half outshooting the Silverbacks 8-5. In the 13th minute Jamie Dodds sent a cross to Edgar Bartolomeu inside the penalty box but his point-blank shot was handled easily by Atlanta 'keeper Joe Barton. Toronto's best chance of the half came in the 20th minute courtesy Joe Mattachione who launched a right foot rocket from just inside the box that Barton stopped nicely, scoreless at the half. Having played 3 matches in a week both teams seemed sluggish early in the 2nd half with fatigue a definate factor, nevertheless the Lynx continued to dominate the chances and almost opened the scoring in the 47th minute. Ali Gerba's free kick from the top of the penalty area was bent just under the crossbar but Joe Barton managed to get enough of a glove on it to deflect it up and over the goal. Gerba continued to put on a clinic when he danced around one defender and eluded another before his shot was partially blocked and hit the side of the net. Just when things seemed destined for overtime the Silverbacks took advantage of a golden opportunity in the 86th minute. Captain Alan Woods chipped a splendid ball to John Ball inside the box, his initial shot was stopped by the diving outstretched arm of Lynx 'keeper Richard Goddard, unfortunately Ball never gave up on the play and slid the rebound shortside on Goddard for the games only goal. The victory not only extends Atlanta's winning streak to 6 games but it improves their record to 7-3-1, 9 points ahead of Toronto for the fourth and final playoff spot in the east. The Lynx drop to 4-7-0 and now take their act on the road of 3 games before returning home on July 8th to face the Charleston Battery. Highlights: 1st Half 10th Min: Ali Gerba from the right side of the penalty box sent a beautiful cross but no one was there to receive it 13th Min: Jamie Dodds with a cross to Edgar Bartolemeu inside the box but his shot was handled nicely by Joe Barton 20th Min: Joe Mattachione launched a fine ball from point blank range but once again Keeper Joe Barton was able to corral it 32nd Min: John Ball delivered a cross to Alan Woods but his header went just wide of the left corner 41st Min: Off a free kick from the right side of the box Darren Baxter bent a cross to Ali Gerba but his header went just over the crossbar 2nd Half 47th Min: Ali Gerba's free kick from the top of the box was sent directly under the crossbar but Joe Barton got enough of a glove on it to deflect it over the goal 63rd Min: Gerba danced around a defender, embarrassed another before his shot was partially blocked and hit the side of the net 86th Minute: Captain Alan Woods chipped a splendid ball to John Ball inside the box but his shot was initially stopped by the diving outstretched arm of Keeper Richard Goddard, unfortunately for Toronto Ball followed the play and slid the rebound shortside for the only goal of the match, 1-0 Atlanta. Final Score: Atlanta 1 Toronto 0 Lineups: Atlanta: Barton, DeGand, DeLima (Ilarionov 66th min) Woods, Barton(Josh)(Iotov 58th min), Broder, Afful, Fitzpatrick, Ball, Brooks (Thompson 89th min), Cozier (Quiroz 90th min) Toronto: Goddard, Steele, Mattacchione, Munthali, Hughes, Baxter, Bartolomeu (Prostran 79th min) DiPlacido, Dodds, Gerba, Gbeke (Pavic 56th min) Cautions: Atl: Josh Barton (26th min), Iotov (70th min) Tor: Steele (1st min) Ejections: None Shots: ATL: 12 Tor: 18 Saves: ATL: 5 Tor: 3 Fouls: ATL: 12 Tor: 18 Offsides: ATL: 2 Tor: 4 Corners: ATL: 6 Tor: 3 Scorers: Atl: Ball (86th minute) Tor: The Lynx next home game is Thursday, July 8th at 7:30 pm versus the Charleston Battery. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: DAVID NUTT, MEDIA RELATIONS 416-251-4625 ext. 30h Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket Robin Posted June 14, 2004 Share Posted June 14, 2004 Akk. Yeah that sounds familiar. Nuts I had that written down in an old notebook somewhere. If he's a Canadian then, it's even more reason to keep him if he won't displace an international. He looked like he'd played every Lynx game this year especially the team work with Gerba. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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