from Vancouver Whitecaps web site:
WHITECAPS PLAY TO A 0-0 DRAW VS. THE TORONTO LYNX
MATCH REPORT:
Whitecaps Men 0
Toronto Lynx 0
Sunday, April 24, 2005
Swangard Stadium, Burnaby, BC (attendance: 5,722 - sellout)
Overview:
For the second straight year, the Whitecaps Men played their home opener before a sold-out crowd of 5,722, as they battled to a scoreless tie against the Toronto Lynx. Whitecaps goalkeeper Mike Franks had an easy time earning the shutout, while Theo Zagar kept a clean sheet for the visitors.
With the tie, the Whitecaps move into sole possession of fifth place in the USL First Division. Toronto sits in sixth with a record of a loss and a tie in two games. Five teams have still yet to play.
The Whitecaps next game is Saturday April 30 at home to the Rochester Raging Rhinos, in a 7:00pm start at Swangard Stadium.
Scoring Summary:
No goals
Game Notes:
Toronto almost gave up an embarrassing goal in just the second minute, as an innocent looking ball bouncing back to Theo Zagar was misjudged by the Lynx keeper, who let it go over his head. Zagar had to scramble to get back, sliding to clear the ball for a corner, before it rolled into the net.
Toronto's best chance of the first half was a partial breakaway by scoring star Ali Gerba at 18', but he fired wide.
Vancouver had a great chance to open scoring at 67' as Steve Klein twice blasted the ball at net from in close, but both efforts were blocked. The second rebound went to Alfredo Valente who headed it wide.
The keeper's were each credited with one save. Vancouver had six shots to Toronto's five.
Five players made their Whitecaps league debut: Steve Klein, Joey Gjertsen, Jake Sagare, Said Ali, and Liam de Silva.
The Whitecaps have not given up a goal in their last four home-openers.
Ironman Steve Kindel started at fullback, to play his 37th consecutive game for the club, dating back to 2003.
Following the game fans were treated to a spectacular post-game fireworks display.
This game counted towards the Voyageurs Cup standings, a fan-sponsored trophy given each year to the top professional team in Canada.
Toronto lost 3-0 Saturday in Portland.
Whitecaps: 1.Mike Franks - 8. Steve Kindel (18.Said Ali 87'), 14.Liam de Silva, 4. Nick Dasovic, 12.Geordie Lyall - 13.Tino Cucca (20.Dave Morris 60'), 7. Martin Nash, 3.Steve Klein, 9. Alfredo Valente - 19. Carlo Corazzin (26.Jason Jordan 66'), 17.Joey Gjertsen (23.Jake Sagare 73')
Toronto: 22.Theo Zagar - 23.Jeremie Piette (16.Niels Dekker 57'), 6.Andres Arango, 8.Rumba Munthali, 18.Josue Mayard - 4.Joe Mattacchione (13.Jamie Dodds 45'), 2.Rick Titus, 11.Sean Fraser - 21.Robin Hart, 19.Ali Gerba, 10.Conrad Smith (9.David Diplacido 64')
Shots: Vancouver 6 Toronto 5
Saves: Vancouver 1 Toronto 1
Fouls: Vancouver 15 Toronto 14
Offside: Vancouver 5 Toronto 4
Corner Kicks: Vancouver 2 Toronto 1
Referee: Paul Ward ( Vancouver)
Cautions:
Toronto
Ali Gerba 58'
David Diplacido 86'
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