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LATE GOALS GIVE UKRAINE UNITED SUNDAY VICTORY

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LATE GOALS GIVE UKRAINE UNITED SUNDAY VICTORY

FC Ukraine United scored three late goals to defeat Scarborough SC in a well- played and only game in the Canadian Soccer League First Division Sunday night.

It was a close, physical encounter through to the 64th minute when forward Pavlo Lukianets opened the scoring for a 1-0 Ukraine United lead at Birchmount Stadium and this was followed by a goal 10 minutes later by Ihor Malysh.
The visitors increased their lead at 80 minutes when Amir Hosic found the net to complete the scoring, giving Ukraine United its second win in the season following a 2-0 home victory over Scarborough on May 19.

FC Ukraine United will travel to Heritage Field in Hamilton for their next game, which is against the City on Saturday, June 9, a 6.30 pm start and Scarborough SC will be away to Serbian White Eagles for their next game, a 7 pm kickoff at Centennial Stadium on Friday, June 8.
There was on game in the CSL Second Division Sunday night when FC Vorkuta B defeated Scarborough SC B, 4-3, at St. Roberts Field.

Montreal and Vancouver prepare for final clash in Amway Canadian Championship

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20150810_ACCleg1preview_wwwThe 2015 Amway Canadian Championship has reached its climax and both the Vancouver Whitecaps FC and Montreal Impact will be looking to clinch the Voyageurs Cup as the two-leg final gets underway on Wednesday, 12 August, at Stade Saputo in Montreal.

The Impact is trying to win their third straight Canadian Championship. Both teams, meanwhile, are vying for the coveted spot in the 2016/17 CONCACAF Champions League. The second leg takes place on 26 August at BC Place in Vancouver.

In their pursuit of their first Voyageurs Cup, Vancouver reached the final after a close battle with FC Edmonton from the North American Soccer League.

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Cyprus Cup: Canadian women lose final to England

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Lianne Sanderson’s 67th-minute goal lifted England to a 1-0 win over Canada in the final of the Cyprus Cup on Wednesday.

The goal was the first given up by Canada at the women’s soccer tournament after victories over Scotland, South Korea and Italy.

The loss also ended Canada’s eight-game unbeaten streak.

It was a solid effort,” said head coach John Herdman after the match. “The last two times we faced England they were the better team, but I think it was the opposite today – we played really well. I’m disappointed for the girls. We had a few good opportunities early in the game, and I think we could have taken one and changed the outcome.”

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