Bxl Boy Posted May 8, 2005 Share Posted May 8, 2005 3-2 Dodds (0-1), own (1-1), Dawkins (2-1), Iniguez (3-1), Gerba (3-2) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket Robin Posted May 8, 2005 Share Posted May 8, 2005 For Immediate Release Toronto Lynx Game Report Presented by Carlsberg Lynx Come Close in Atlanta Early Strike Not Enough Against Silverbacks Date: May 6, 2005 Venue: DeKalb Memorial Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia Kick Off Time: 6:30 EST Final Score: Atlanta 3 Toronto 2 Match Summary: The Toronto Lynx finished their six game road tour this evening with a loss in Atlanta, Georgia. Toronto continued to search for their first win of the season, while Atlanta looked to continue the fine form that had led them to a record of 2-1-1 and third position in the USL First Division. Atlanta came into tonight's match with USL First Division leading scorer Fabian Dawkins who had found the net 4 times in as many games. The Lynx and Silverbacks shared an all-time record of 3-3-2 between each other, with the last game in Atlanta ending in a goalless draw in August of 2004. Toronto Lynx Head Coach Hubert Busby Jr. opted to start Trinidad and Tobago international Richard Goddard in goal. The Lynx started well, with Jamie Dodds scoring his first goal of the season. Dodds, who had come on for an injured Andres Arango in the 4th minute, connected with Sean Fraser's pass in the 8th minute to give the Lynx an early lead. It was 1-1 eleven minutes later when Jeremie Piettte inadvertently redirected an Atlanta cross into Goddard's goal. It remained 1-1 as the first half whistle sounded. Atlanta started the second half well, and took the lead 6 minutes after the restart. Fabian Dawkins met Rios' through ball and rounded Goddard to make it 2-1 for the hosts. Rios was the provider again three minutes later, this time sending a ball back to Sergio Iniguez who blasted past Goddard from 12 yards out. Ali Gerba grabbed a late goal for the Lynx in injury time, sending in a low shot full of pace past Atlanta goalkeeper Christian Fegler. It was 3-2 to the home side as the final whistle blew. Fabian Dawkins continues to dominate USL First Division scoring with 5 goals in 5 matches, making him league top scorer and point leader. Teammate Rodrigo Rios' two assists moved him further up the the USL First Division Top 20 points standings. Ali Gerba's strike moved him into second place in Lynx all-time scoring with 23 goals, second only to Nikola Vignjevic who scored 28 while with the Lynx. Tonight's result left Atlanta in first place in the USL First Division with 10 points, while the Lynx remain in eighth with 2 points. The Lynx return to Centennial Stadium for their 2005 home opener on Sunday May 15th against defending champions Montreal Impact for a 4:00 PM EST kickoff. Final Score: Atlanta 3 Toronto 2 Lineups: Toronto: Goddard, Arango (Dodds 4), Munthali, Mayard, Hart, Diplacido, Deker, Fraser, Piette (El Tabe 66), Grifiths, Gerba Atlanta: Fegler, Hayes, McManus, Lauley, Assful, Stone (Chevalier 75), Stella-Topre, Inginuez, Shacon (Ilarionov 86), Dawkins, Rios (Murriagiuy 74) Cautions: Toronto: Mayard, El Tabe, Dekker Ejections: None Shots: Atlanta 7, Toronto 10 Saves: Atlanta 7, Toronto 3 Fouls: Atlanta 9, Toronto 10 Scorers: Atlanta: Piette (Own Goal) 19, Dawkins (Rios) 51, Iniguez (Rios) 54 Toronto: Dodds (Fraser) 8, Gerba (unassisted) 90 Lynx next game and home opener is on May 15th against the Montreal Impact at Centennial Park Stadium at 4:00 PM. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: DAVID NUTT, MEDIA RELATIONS 416-251-4625 ext. 30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJT Posted May 8, 2005 Share Posted May 8, 2005 Silverbacks report: SLVERBACKS DEFEAT TORONTO 3-2, STRETCH UNBEATEN STREAK Saturday, May 7 2005 The Atlanta Silverbacks recorded their third win of the season and increased their unbeaten streak to five games after dominating the Toronto Lynx in a 3-2 victory at DeKalb Memorial Stadium tonight. Toronto took an early lead through first half substitute Jamie Dodds, but were back on level terms minutes later when defender Jeremie Piette slipped the ball past teammate Richard Goddard. A strong second half by the hosts was capped by goals from Fabian Dawkins and Sergio Iniguez. An Ali Gerba strike late in the dying minutes added some consolation to a disappointing night for the Lynx. The Silverbacks, who have not lost to Toronto in two seasons, dominated the opening exchanges. Kris Stone came agonizingly close to snatching a fifth minute lead after finding space on the right, the Jamaican’s shot, however, sailed over Goddard’s crossbar. Atlanta paid for the miss three minutes later when Dodds fired in the opener. Sean Fraser, using his frame to good effect, held off a defender on the byline to slip the ball to the onrushing Dodds, who only needed to tap the ball past a stranded Christian Fegler. But Toronto lost its lead after 19 minutes, a moment that Piette would probably like to forget. Stone, who had buzzed the visitors’ defense throughout, sent a fizzing cross in front of goal, which Stone inadvertently turned past Goddard. The Silverbacks attack came to life in the second half, as the hosts effectively sealed the points with a two-goal blitz in three minutes. Rios was the provider for both, though the strikes were hardly easy. When Dawkins received the Chilean’s through ball, he showed coolness to round the goalkeeper and fire in his fifth goal of the season. Sergio Iniguez, however, opted for power instead of grace, blasting a Rios cutback into the roof of the net from 12 yards. Gerba grabbed a consolation for the visitors, thundering a low shot past Christian Fegler to deny the Swede a shutout. The Silverbacks are back in action at DeKalb Memorial Stadium next Sunday, May17, against the Richmond Kickers. Kickoff is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJT Posted May 8, 2005 Share Posted May 8, 2005 Silverbacks report: SLVERBACKS DEFEAT TORONTO 3-2, STRETCH UNBEATEN STREAK Saturday, May 7 2005 The Atlanta Silverbacks recorded their third win of the season and increased their unbeaten streak to five games after dominating the Toronto Lynx in a 3-2 victory at DeKalb Memorial Stadium tonight. Toronto took an early lead through first half substitute Jamie Dodds, but were back on level terms minutes later when defender Jeremie Piette slipped the ball past teammate Richard Goddard. A strong second half by the hosts was capped by goals from Fabian Dawkins and Sergio Iniguez. An Ali Gerba strike late in the dying minutes added some consolation to a disappointing night for the Lynx. The Silverbacks, who have not lost to Toronto in two seasons, dominated the opening exchanges. Kris Stone came agonizingly close to snatching a fifth minute lead after finding space on the right, the Jamaican’s shot, however, sailed over Goddard’s crossbar. Atlanta paid for the miss three minutes later when Dodds fired in the opener. Sean Fraser, using his frame to good effect, held off a defender on the byline to slip the ball to the onrushing Dodds, who only needed to tap the ball past a stranded Christian Fegler. But Toronto lost its lead after 19 minutes, a moment that Piette would probably like to forget. Stone, who had buzzed the visitors’ defense throughout, sent a fizzing cross in front of goal, which Stone inadvertently turned past Goddard. The Silverbacks attack came to life in the second half, as the hosts effectively sealed the points with a two-goal blitz in three minutes. Rios was the provider for both, though the strikes were hardly easy. When Dawkins received the Chilean’s through ball, he showed coolness to round the goalkeeper and fire in his fifth goal of the season. Sergio Iniguez, however, opted for power instead of grace, blasting a Rios cutback into the roof of the net from 12 yards. Gerba grabbed a consolation for the visitors, thundering a low shot past Christian Fegler to deny the Swede a shutout. The Silverbacks are back in action at DeKalb Memorial Stadium next Sunday, May17, against the Richmond Kickers. Kickoff is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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