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SIMCOE COUNTY ROVERS FC
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The Simcoe County Rovers and Vaughan SC performed one other epic match in what will be considered as top-of-the-line rivalries in League1 Ontario.
The Rovers had a big turnout at J.C. Massie Area and got here out of the gates flying, urgent the assault from the opening whistle. They had been rewarded for his or her effort when winger Ijah Halley scored the opener within the 14th minute, slotting dwelling the end after a terrific particular person effort. Vaughan responded three minutes later to tie the match at 1-1.
The Rovers continued to press the assault and midfielder Orlendis Benitez scored from open play and striker Jevontae Layne scored on a penalty kick within the twenty seventh minute. The Rovers had a 3-1 lead and Vaughan pulled former Rovers beginning goalie Baj Maan, changing him with backup Alessio Carbone. This swap appeared to spark Vaughan as they scored late within the half to make it 3-2. Two yellow playing cards had been issued previous to the half as feelings ran excessive and set the tone for an thrilling second half.
The depth and physicality of the match picked up proper the place it left off early within the second half as two extra yellow playing cards had been issued to each groups. Vaughan striker Raheem Rose scored his second of the match within the fifty fifth minute and Vaughan added one other within the 57th minute as Vaughan took the lead 4-3.
Rovers coach Zack Wilson made key substitutions within the 61st minute, bringing on wingers Shawn Claud Lawson and CJ Smith to ignite the Rovers’ assault. Their efforts had been rewarded within the 77th minute when Orlendis Benitez was introduced down within the field and a penalty was awarded. Winger Ijah Halley stepped as much as the spot and transformed for his second purpose of the match, which evened the affair at 4-4. Each groups continued to press for the winner into the ninetieth minute, however the sport led to a hard-fought 4-4 draw.
Sporting director Doneil Henry was impressed by what he noticed in opposition to Vaughan.
“The boys have shown resilience in the weeks leading up to the match while preparing to be their best. On his debut for the club, 17-year-old Peter Sheberstov was thrown straight into the deep end against the league’s best and came up big for us a few times. More importantly, this team stuck with it until the end. For spells of the game, we were in full control. With so much to still play for, I told them these are the games that will separate them from the pack. This rivalry never fails to entertain. We had an eight-goal thriller and have two hard-fought draws against Vaughan this season.”
The Rovers had a brief turnaround and had been again at it Wednesday evening on the lookout for three factors to maintain the unbeaten streak alive. Striker Jevontae Layne continued his high quality goal-scoring type, opening up the scoring 5 minutes after the opening whistle to stake the Rovers to a 1-0 lead. Winger Aidan Hugo scored within the twenty sixth minute and Shawn Claude Lawson scored within the forty fifth minute to offer the Rovers a snug 3-0 lead at halftime. Midfielder Orlendis Benitez added one other within the sixty fifth minute after changing striker Jevontae Layne when the second half began. The Rovers received comfortably 4-0 to increase the unbeaten streak to seven video games.
“I used the Burlington match to rotate the team to provide freshness and opportunity,” mentioned Henry. “I’m a big believer in providing players who respect the game and train well the opportunity to get valuable minutes. Winning 4-0 against Burlington is a positive result because it showcases our depth and reinforces the trust I have in my players. I will rely on team rotation this weekend against a strong North Toronto side, who has been in form lately.”
After 19 matches performed the Rovers have an 8-5-6 report, good for 30 factors and fifth place. The staff sits one level behind North Toronto and Woodbridge, who’re on 31 factors in third place. The Rovers have an enormous alternative to leapfrog North Toronto within the standings after they meet at Downsview Park on Saturday, Aug. 17.
“I’m loving the chemistry, the passion, and the hunger the group is showing,” mentioned staff captain Tajay Reid. “It takes a collective for a team to come together against an opponent like Vaughan and give them a game. The same resilience transferred over to Burlington as the team believes we have a lot to prove.”
“The boys are ready for the challenge,” added Reid. “We’ve been working hard every day and trusting the staff every step of the way. With an opportunity to turn the tables and jump into third place, we’re up for the challenge. The key to success is to keep the fire burning, by being resilient, efficient and ruthless in our game.”
The lads’s staff performs its last dwelling of the season in opposition to Scrosoppi FC on Aug. 24 at 6 p.m. The sport might be broadcast on Rogers TV. The League1 Cup semifinal might be performed on Aug. 28 at 7:30 p.m. at Corpus Christi Area. The Simcoe County Rovers will face the Oakville Blue Devils for the precise to play the winner of the North Toronto versus Vaughan semifinals match within the League1 Cup finals.
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