Dayton Dutch Lions News Release -- www.dutchlionsfc.com
Saturday, May 7, 2011
DAYTON, Ohio -- The Dayton Dutch Lions were narrowly defeated by Orlando City 1-0 in USL PRO on Saturday night at Miami Valley South Stadium. Another rainy night in Dayton left the Dutch Lions with their fourth straight loss at home. Not able to recover from Orlando’s goal in the first 30 minutes, the Dutch Lions were unable to capitalize in the offensive third. 
“We feel this was one of the best matches we’ve played," said Dayton assistant coach Jack Hermans. "The first 20 minutes were very good; Orlando was just able to put in the first goal. Mid way through the second half we had our best chance, but we missed our opportunity. We need to continue to build on our performance tonight, take the good and move forward from here.”
The Dutch Lions kept possession of the ball for the majority of the first 20 minutes. Trying to keep Orlando City’s standout forward Maxwell Griffin at bay, the Dutch defense broke down in the 28th minute to let Orlando forward Jamie Watson connect with Griffin for the goal, his fifth of the season.
Dayton opened the second half promisingly as the Dutch Lion’s offensive opportunities mounted. Orlando City gave up a corner early on, lead to a rocket off the crossbar by Dutch midfielder Brett Jones. Dayton created another opportunity midway through the second half, forward Marvin van der Pluijm beating Orlando’s defense to the goalline before he crossed the ball back across the six-yard box to forward Lucien Seymor. The opportunity was denied by Orlando’s defense and proved to be Dayton's best and last shot to equalize.
More unlucky results came in the 85th minute as Dutch goalkeeper Brian Visser was ejected from the match after clipping forward Griffin in a one-on-one just outside the penalty area. With no keeper to enter the match for Visser, after keeper Jesper Leerdam was booked and ejected in the previous matchup against Richmond, defender Joe Tait stepped in goal. The final minutes running out the Dutch Lions a man down and with weather conditions worsening couldn’t find the net, Orlando held strong for a 1-0 win.
The Dutch Lions will return to action Friday, May 20th at home, Miami Valley South Stadium, against Los Angeles 7.30p. For more information on the match visit www.dutchlionsfc.com.