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Home My WebLink AboutThe Times Advocate, 2006-07-12, Page 10THIS WEEK IN SPORTS Soccer Page I 1 Crediton Page 11 Wednesday, July 12, 2006 Express face tough games at Lakeside tournament EXETER — The Exeter Express were in London for the Lakeside tournament on the weekend and drew two tough teams in their pool for games on Friday and Saturday. Exeter lost to Oakville in extra innings 5-4 after leading the game all the way before rebounding in game two and shutting out a team from Simcoe County, 5-0. In the first game the Express had 2-0 and 4-2 leads during the game but Oakville fought back in each case to tie the score. The Express offense was led by Justin Hayter with three hits while Dan Masse, Nate Burns and Aaron Patterson had two hits each. The final two hits were from Vic Oliveira and Lonnie Hawke. Burns hurled the first five innings allowing four runs on five hits. He struck out five batters and walked five although a ham- string problem limited his effec- tiveness and he was game to last as long as he did, said team spokesperson Joe Fulop. Dan Masse relieved for the final two innings allowing just one run on three hits and taking the loss. Despite that he threw well and looked as dominating as he was a couple of years ago, according to Fulop, who said Masse is rounding into form. In game two Derek Masse per- mitted only two hits while strik- ing out 10 Simcoe County bat- ters. The Express scored in the sec- ond inning 011 walks to Cory Burtch and Brad Baker followed with a hit by Patterson and a walk to Hawke. They scored two more in the fourth as Bobby Grant, Hayter and Baker each singled and Burns added a walk. Patterson doubled in the sixth and was driven in by Hawke. Hayter tripled in the seventh and scored on a suicide bunt by Burtch. The final Exeter hit came from Dan Macdonald. It was David versus Goliath as the Express took on Milton in game three of the tournament. Milton is aiming for the Open 'A' category in the OBA playoffs while Exeter plays in the 'D' cat- egory. 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It was left up to Hawke, a sel- dom used reliever, to try to stem the tide. He did the job for the first two innings allowing two unearned runs. He tired noticeably in the third and was touched up for four more runs by the potent Milton hitters. Newcomer Jason Cox relieved for two innings giving up one run before Grant pitched two scoreless innings. Milton won 7- 2. The Express hitters hit the ball hard but right at someone all game, said Fulop. Exeter piled up nine hits but could score only twice, with sin- gle runs in the first and sixth innings. Leading the offence were Burns, Hawke and Patterson with two hits each while Grant, Hayter and Macdonald each had one. That ended our chances at the tournament, said Fulop. The team will now look for- ward to games in Listowel on Friday and two games in St. Thomas Saturday afternoon. Brian Hope charges for home for his Junior Rookie Mets team recently atTimbits Field in Exeter.The Mets won 14-6 over the Red Sox. (photo/Scott Nixon) SPORTS TIPS? Contact Exeter Times Advocate Tel: Pat Bolen (519) 235-1336 x113 Fax: (5 1 9) 235-0766 E-mail: sports@southhuron.com Exeter Times -Advocate Smits out of retirement EXETER — Bill Smits is coming out of retirement. Smits who retired from the game of soc- cer in 1979 has decided to play another game with the Exeter Masters Soccer Club so he can say he has played in five decades of the sport. Come out to support and cheer on Bill Smits as he plays his 21st century game on Fri. July 14 at 8 p.m. at the South Huron rec centre soccer pitch. All past play- ers, friends and fami- ly members are wel- come. The 82 -year-old Smits began his soc- cer career in Groningen, most northerly of the Netherlands provinces as a 17 - year -old and has been an avid player, coach and spectator since he first laced up his cleats. For the past several years, Smits has been one of the Exeter Masters main sup- porters, cheering the team on and donating trophies. Fury win 2-0 EXETER — The Exeter Fury won their second game of the season July 7 when they travelled to Delhi and beat the home team 2-0. The Fury played a strong first half, pass- ing the ball around nicely and controlling the play. They almost got on the board early in the half when Matt Prout headed a well-placed corner kick just wide of the net. Exeter was rewarded for their strong play later in the half when, shortly after Pete McAllister was chopped down, the ball sprung loose to an open Matt Strano and he buried it past the keeper for a 1-0 lead. The Fury continued their strong play into the second half. Shawn McFalls almost made it 2-0, but his chip shot narrowly missed the top of the net. Ryan Carroll had a chance as well, but once again, the shot was high over the bar. Exeter relaxed into a defensive mode part- way through the half and wouldn't allow Delhi any quality scoring opportunities. Darren Marzialli put the game out of reach late in the game when he capitalized on a beautiful passing play from Carroll and Geoff Hall after being sent in one on one with the keeper. "We needed to come out hard and play this team well and we did just that", Fury spokesperson Shawn McFalls stated following the victory. "We played a strong defensive game and were able to move the ball up field. Our suc- cess tonight stemmed from our defense play- ing a tight game and limiting Delhi's chances. We need to carry this momentum into next week's game." The Fury's next action is at home on Sunday at 7: p.m. versus London City. Da Mar rren zialli 66,0 ed WelIatirt 47M' k?SOC\F HOCKEY REGISTRATION For the 2006-2007 Season Tues., July 11 from 7-9 pm Sat., July 15 from 9-11 am At the Bluewater Community Centre - Zurich For more information, please call Andra Brand 519-237-3889.