Lady Pioneers Lose Opener

Can't Overcome Lynx

May 20, 2008

LUDLOW, MA – The Western Mass Lady Pioneers dropped their season opener, 2-0, Sunday against the Toronto Lady Lynx.

Alica Donaldson and Tessa Dimitrakopoulos scored for the Lady Lynx, while Aurelea Gumiela earned the shutout in her W-League debut to ensure that the Lady Lynx would remain undefeated all-time (4-0-0) in season openers.

Toronto opened strong, and their hard work was rewarded in the 22nd minute when Donaldson notched the Lady Lynx’ first goal of the young season. Veteran defender Vonya Beckles fed the rookie from York University the ball into the box, where she was met by a charging Lady Pioneer ‘keeper. Donaldson maintained control after the attempted tackle and lobbed the ball over the fallen goalie into the net to give Toronto the early 1-0 lead.

The Lady Lynx put the game away midway through the second frame, when Oakville’s Victoria Miliucci found Tessa Dimitrakopoulos open in the box, and sent her the ball in the 68th minute. The Ryerson striker was brought down by the Western Mass ‘keeper, and was awarded a penalty kick, which she calmly and decisively slammed home for the 2-0 lead.

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