BRAMPTON NIP LONDON 3-2 SATURDAY…Niagara vs Serbian Eagles, Toronto Croatia vs Waterloo tie

Niagara vs Serbia Game June 07Brampton City Utd scored twice in the second half to defeat London City 3-2, while two other games played in the CSL First Division Saturday, Niagara United FC at home to Serbian White Eagles and Toronto Croatia vs. Waterloo, both ended in a 1-1 tie.

Following a scoreless first half at Kalar Park in Niagara Falls, Serbian White Eagles’ defender Andre Orlando collected a left wing cross to tap the ball in from close range past Niagara goalkeeper Matthew Greco. The opening goal came at 61 minutes.

Niagara forward Mohammed Mohammed tied the game nine minutes later, heading in to beat Serbian Eagles’ goalkeeper Stefan Avramovic and while Niagara pressed for a late winner, the game ended 1-1.

Toronto Croatia midfielder Anes Handunovic  opened the scoring for the home side at the Hershey Field in Mississauga, scoring at the 13th minute mark following a free kick and saved by Waterloo goalkeeper Imad Hakura before Handunovic drove the ball into the net. It was 1-0 at the break.

Waterloo midfielder Namanja Simeunovic beat Toronto Croatia goalkeeper Antonio Ilic with a drive into the bottom right corner to score the tying goal at 71 minutes and it was 1-1 at the final whistle.

Brampton forward Leaford Allen opened the scoring at nine minutes in the game with London City at the Hellenic Community Centre in London, a 1-0 score at the interval,  and Gent Miftari tied the game 1-1 at the 63rd minute mark.

Olamilekan Jhon Fatoki put the visitors into the lead at 77 minutes and Brampton increased the lead to 3-1 two minutes later on a goal by defender Reisandri Fernandez Cervantes.

London’s Steve Knezavic cut the lead to 3-2 at 84 minutes, the final score in favour of Brampton.

There was one game in the CSL Second Division Friday night when Toronto Croatia B and SC Waterloo B played to a 2-2 draw.