Astros Split Weekend Marathon
2010-07-05
North York – Monday, July 5 – The North York Astros drop a 1-0 decision at home against TFC Academy on Sunday July 4.
North York playing its second game in less than 48 hours did not have enough energy and healthy bodies to come back from a first half goal scored by TFC forward, Nicholas Lindsay at 34 minutes.
“The game in London on Friday evening had its toll on us today”, said assistant coach Gerardo Lezcano, we got back to Toronto at 2 am on Saturday and faced a rested TFC team less than 48 hours later.
The Astros’ suffered three injuries due to fatigue and the heat on Sunday as well as an undeserving red card to defender Alex Kawalit at 85 minutes, on a questionable call made by the referee of the game, Matt Arduini.
The next Astros’ home game is on Sunday, July 25; 3:45 pm kick off at Esther Shiner Stadium versus the Serbian White Eagles.
The Astros, are celebrating their 20th year anniversary and remind everyone wearing an ORANGE TOP to our home games this season will be entitled to an ADMISSION ticket price of $5 per person over 13 years of age and all others under 13, will be admitted free of charge.
Tickets are available at the stadium on game day.
Gate opens 1 hour prior to kick off.