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Durham United F.C. 5 - Pro Stars F.C. 1

By lo admin, 08/15/15, 10:45AM EDT

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Durham United F.C. 5 - Pro Stars F.C. 1

Sat Aug 15 
Written By: Staff, League1
 

Durham's Hollie Babut (44', 51', 87') quite nearly dismantled Pro Stars FC single-handedly in matchweek 12 action, as the player scored three goals and set-up two others. Geneva Winterink (18') and Leanne Tobin (38') were the direct beneficiaries of those assists, adding on a goal each to make en route to a 5-1 thrashing of the visitors.

Vital Katz (50') scored the lone goal for PFC.

DUFC: HOLLIE BABUT

"With three goals and two assists, Hollie Babut was always dangerous in the attacking third," said Durham head coach, Tony LaFerrara, naming his match MVP. "But she also worked hard at recovering the ball when we lost possession."

LaFerrara named PFC goalkeeper Faith Ruetas as his MVP for the opposition, and listed several outstanding saves for the Stars. 

PFC: VITAL KATZ

As with many League1 sides, Durham is currently utilizing squad depth, as well as transitioning key roles to the team's younger players, as the elder end of the roster returns to post-secondary education, or higher level playing opportunities that commence in the autumn.

"Our biggest challenge in this match was that we had four u17 players start this match," said LaFerrara. "It took a while for them to get comfortable and relaxed, but once they did they all played very well."

DUFC: HOLLIE BABUT

With the addition of so many new parts to the Durham side comes new challenges, particularily in getting the first-placed team to continue winning matches while adapting to new players and changes in style. Facing Pro Stars, LaFerrara was forced to experiment.

"A key moment in the match for us was when we switched our stronger winger from the left side to the right side to take advantage of their weak right side," he said. "It resulted in a goal after five minutes and created two more before the half."

DUFC: HOLLIE BABUT

"It was an encouraging result considering that we had many U17 Girls on the bench and starting the game."

Durham faces Sanjaxx on Saturday August 22, 6 p.m. at Monarch Park, Toronto.

Pro Stars plays North Mississauga Panthers on Saturday August 22, 7 p.m. at Victoria Park, Brampton.