1998 CPSL League Cup

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    1998 League Cup
    Tournament details
    CountryCanada
    Teams8
    Final positions
    ChampionsToronto Olympians (1st title)
    Runners-upSt. Catharines Roma Wolves
    Tournament statistics
    Matches played30
    Goals scored127 (4.23 per match)
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    The 1998 CPSL League Cup was the inaugural edition of the Canadian Professional Soccer League's league cup tournament running from July through late September. The tournament final was played in a two-game series final at Club Roma Stadium in St. Catharines, Ontario, and at Birchmount Stadium in Toronto, Ontario. The tournament was won by the Toronto Olympians after defeating St. Catharines Roma Wolves 3-0 on goals on aggregate.[1][2]

    Overview

    [edit]

    After proposals made in 1996 by the USL A-League to create an open cup competition within Canada failed to materialize the newly formed Canadian Professional Soccer League launched the CPSL League Cup in 1998 as the successor league cup to the Canadian National Soccer League's.[3] Though initially the tournament was restricted to CPSL member clubs plans were formulated for future participation of USL A-League Canadian franchises and the champions of the various top provincial leagues.[3] Eventually the league's objective would be reached in the 2003 Open Canada Cup as the tournament officially became open to all Canadian professional and amateur clubs in order to provide a potential candidate for the CONCACAF Champions' Cup.[4] The original format of the tournament was organized into a group stage with the two top teams advancing to the semifinals.[5]

    Group stage

    [edit]

    Group A

    [edit]
    TeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsStatus
    Glen Shields6510193+1616Advanced to the semi-final
    North York Astros631276+110
    Toronto Croatia63031614+29
    London City SC6006524−190
    Toronto Croatia1–3Glen Shields
    Stephen Warren 89'ReportBodo Lazetic 7'
    Danny Sankar 50'
    Michele D'Angelo 60'
    Attendance: 150
    Referee: Gord Arrowsmith (OSA)
    Toronto Croatia5–1London City SC
    Brandon Trtani 5'
    Zajac 23', 91'
    Norman Woodrow 83'
    Robert Hildenbrand 84' (o.g.)    		ReportJunior Emanuel 78'
    Attendance: 100
    Referee: Steve DiPietro (OSA)
    Glen Shields6–0London City SC
    Report
    North York Astros0–2Toronto Croatia
    ReportNorman Woodrow 17'
    Zajac 26'
    Attendance: 80
    Referee: Manuel Orellano (OSA)
    Glen Shields4–1Toronto Croatia
    Report
    North York Astros2–0London City SC
    Kerwin Skeete 8'
    Boris Lopez 90'    		Report
    Attendance: 100
    Referee: David Smith (OSA)
    Toronto Croatia1–2North York Astros
    Zajac 80'ReportEdnie Tavares 1'
    Kerwin Skeete 5'
    Referee: Frank Marcelo (OSA)
    London City SC4–6Toronto Croatia
    Report
    Glen Shields1–1North York Astros
    Dave McDonald 7'ReportAlejandro Martinez 45'
    Attendance: 300
    London City SC0–3Glen Shields
    Report
    London City SC0–2North York Astros
    Report
    North York Astros0–2Glen Shields
    ReportDonia 49'
    Benning 64'
    Attendance: 80

    Group B

    [edit]
    TeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsStatus
    Toronto Olympians6510217+1416Advanced to the semi-final
    St. Catharines Roma Wolves63212010+1011
    York Region Shooters6114920−114
    Mississauga Eagles P.S.C.61051023−133
    York Region Shooters1–3Toronto Olympians
    Report
    Highland Park, Aurora, Ontario
    Mississauga Eagles P.S.C.5–2York Region Shooters
    Report
    Wildwood Park, Mississauga, Ontario
    York Region Shooters2–1Mississauga Eagles P.S.C.
    Report
    Highland Park, Aurora, Ontario
    Toronto Olympians3–1St. Catharines Roma Wolves
    Kouzmanis 55', 82'
    Danny Ziannis     		[[6] Report]Cipriani
    St. Catharines Roma Wolves2–2York Region Shooters
    Gary McGuchan 17'
    Borgh 44'    		[[7] Report]Angelo Covello 23'
    Simon Roeleveld 63'
    Club Roma Stadium, St. Catharines, Ontario
    York Region Shooters1–4St. Catharines Roma Wolves
    Adrian Sciarra [[8] Report]Patrick Dugas ,
    Gary McGuchan ,
    Highland Park, Aurora, Ontario
    Mississauga Eagles P.S.C.1–4Toronto Olympians
    Ramin Kieifar 49'ReportBerdusco 14'
    Gus Kouzmanis 20', 31'
    Lei 27'
    Wildwood Park, Mississauga, Ontario
    Attendance: 60
    Referee: Tony Camacho (OSA)
    St. Catharines Roma Wolves2–2Toronto Olympians
    Report
    Club Roma Stadium, St. Catharines, Ontario
    Toronto Olympians4–1Mississauga Eagles P.S.C.
    Report
    Toronto Olympians5–1York Region Shooters
    Report
    St. Catharines Roma Wolves5–1Mississauga Eagles P.S.C.
    Gary McGuchan 2', 48'
    Anwar Ahmed 70'
    Ianiero
    Patrick Dugas     		[[9] Report]Mike Fedoruk 88'
    Club Roma Stadium, St. Catharines, Ontario
    Mississauga Eagles P.S.C.1–6St. Catharines Roma Wolves
    Herman Duque [[10] Report]Anwar Ahmed
    Arghittu ,
    Pat Dugas
    Gary McGuchan
    John Sozio
    Wildwood Park, Mississauga, Ontario

    Knockout stage

    [edit]

    Bracket

    [edit]
    Semi-finalsFinals
              
    A2St. Catharines Roma Wolves516
    B1Glen Shields101
    St. Catharines Roma Wolves000
    Toronto Olympians033
    B2North York Astros011
    A1Toronto Olympians519

    Semi-finals

    [edit]
    St. Catharines Roma Wolves5–1Glen Shields
    Patrick Dugas 4'
    Tony Carbonara 38'
    Ianiero 59'
    Anwar Ahmed 79'
    Gary McGuchan 88'    		[[11] Report]Angelo Donio 89'
    Club Roma Stadium, St. Catharines, Ontario
    Referee: Steve DePiero
    Glen Shields0–1St. Catharines Roma Wolves
    [[12] Report]Keith Moore 40'
    Highland Park, Aurora, Ontario

    St. Catharines won 6–1 on aggregate.

    Toronto Olympians4–0North York Astros
    • Berdusco 20', 78'
    • Gus Kouzmanis 58'
    • Ron Belfon 93'
    		Report
    Attendance: 250
    Referee: Manuel Orellana (OSA)

    Toronto won 9–1 on aggregate.

    Finals

    [edit]
    St. Catharines Roma Wolves0–0Toronto Olympians
    Report
    [[13] Report]
    Club Roma Stadium, St. Catharines, Ontario
    Attendance: 200
    Referee: Gord Arrowsmith (OSA)
    Toronto Olympians3–0St. Catharines Roma Wolves
    Kouzmanis 44', 66'
    Berdusco 63'    		Report
    [[14] Report]
    Attendance: 300
    Referee: Frank Marciello (OSA)
    GK1Canada Brian Bowes
    RB20Canada Danny Ziannis
    CB4Canada Ian Cardey
    LB5Canada Tony Marshall
    CM16New Zealand Daryl Holmesdownward-facing red arrow 82'
    RM17Canada John Matas
    CM6Canada Peyvand Mossavat
    CM7China Gong Leidownward-facing red arrow 72'
    LM10Canada Chris Handsordownward-facing red arrow 82'
    ST23Canada Eddy Berdusco
    ST11Canada Gus Kouzmanis
    Substitutes:
    DF15Canada Louie Katsavriasupward-facing green arrow 82'
    DF12Canada Louie Ouroutzaglouupward-facing green arrow 82'
    MF8Canada Bayete Smithupward-facing green arrow 72'
    MF2Canada Ian Carter
    Manager:
    England David Gee
    GK1Canada Dino PerriYellow card 45' Red card
    RB3Canada Joe Carbonaradownward-facing red arrow 69'
    CB7Canada John McNeil
    CB6Canada Keith Moore
    LB4Canada Albert Reinhartdownward-facing red arrow 45'
    RM8Canada Pat Dugas
    CM13Canada Lucio Ianiero
    CM22Canada Gary McGuchan
    LM10Canada Tony Carbonara
    ST18Canada Carlo Arghittu
    ST14Canada Anwar Ahmaodownward-facing red arrow 32'
    Substitutes:
    GK21Canada Brian MacDonaldupward-facing green arrow 45'
    MF17Canada Marco Antonio Marinoupward-facing green arrow 69'
    FW15Canada Luciano Berarocco
    FW9Canada Jerry Ciprianiupward-facing green arrow 32'
    Manager:
    Canada Dino Perri

    Assistant referees:
    Silviu Petrescu
    Amato DeLuca
    Fourth official:
    Manuel Orellana

    Toronto won 3–0 on aggregate.

    References

    [edit]
    1. ^ Bailey, Dave. "Olympians Silence Wolves". www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com. Canada Kicks. Retrieved 2018-08-28.
    2. ^ Granville, Scott. "Roma and Olympians Tie One On". www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com. Canada Kicks. Retrieved 2018-08-28.
    3. ^ a b Bailey, Dave. "Let's Get On With It". Canada Kicks.
    4. ^ "CPSL - Canadian Professional Soccer League". 2003-10-28. Archived from the original on October 28, 2003. Retrieved 2018-08-29.
    5. ^ Bailey, Dave. "CPSL Ready To Go". www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com. Canada Kicks. Retrieved 2018-08-29.
    6. ^ "Soccer: Wolves bounced by Toronto Olympians". St. Catharines Standard. 22 June 1998. pp. C1.
    7. ^ Ross, Ian (25 June 1998). "Disorganized Wolves are missing their bite". St. Catharines Standard. pp. D12.
    8. ^ "Romp on the pitch for Wolves". St. Catharines Standard. 29 June 1998. pp. D3.
    9. ^ Ross, Ian (6 August 1998). "No sibling rivalry with Dugas brothers". St. Catharines Standard. pp. D8.
    10. ^ "Wolves in cruise control". St. Catharines Standard. 10 August 1998. pp. C5.
    11. ^ Ross, Ian (13 August 1998). "Wolves' coach is a leader by example". St. Catharines Standard. pp. A10.
    12. ^ "Wolves ease into Cup final". St. Catharines Standard. 27 August 1998. pp. A11.
    13. ^ Potrecz, Bill (17 September 1998). "Tie gives Wolves the edge". St. Catharines Standard. pp. C3.
    14. ^ "Roma drops cup final". St. Catharines Standard. 26 September 1998. pp. C3.
    Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=1998_CPSL_League_Cup&oldid=1207404750"
      1998 League Cup
      Tournament details
      CountryCanada
      Teams8
      Final positions
      ChampionsToronto Olympians (1st title)
      Runners-upSt. Catharines Roma Wolves
      Tournament statistics
      Matches played30
      Goals scored127 (4.23 per match)

      The 1998 CPSL League Cup was the inaugural edition of the Canadian Professional Soccer League's league cup tournament running from July through late September. The tournament final was played in a two-game series final at Club Roma Stadium in St. Catharines, Ontario, and at Birchmount Stadium in Toronto, Ontario. The tournament was won by the Toronto Olympians after defeating St. Catharines Roma Wolves 3-0 on goals on aggregate.[1][2]

      Overview

      After proposals made in 1996 by the USL A-League to create an open cup competition within Canada failed to materialize the newly formed Canadian Professional Soccer League launched the CPSL League Cup in 1998 as the successor league cup to the Canadian National Soccer League's.[3] Though initially the tournament was restricted to CPSL member clubs plans were formulated for future participation of USL A-League Canadian franchises and the champions of the various top provincial leagues.[3] Eventually the league's objective would be reached in the 2003 Open Canada Cup as the tournament officially became open to all Canadian professional and amateur clubs in order to provide a potential candidate for the CONCACAF Champions' Cup.[4] The original format of the tournament was organized into a group stage with the two top teams advancing to the semifinals.[5]

      Group stage

      Group A

      TeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsStatus
      Glen Shields6510193+1616Advanced to the semi-final
      North York Astros631276+110
      Toronto Croatia63031614+29
      London City SC6006524−190
      Toronto Croatia1–3Glen Shields
      Stephen Warren 89'ReportBodo Lazetic 7'
      Danny Sankar 50'
      Michele D'Angelo 60'
      Attendance: 150
      Referee: Gord Arrowsmith (OSA)
      Toronto Croatia5–1London City SC
      Brandon Trtani 5'
      Zajac 23', 91'
      Norman Woodrow 83'
      Robert Hildenbrand 84' (o.g.)      		ReportJunior Emanuel 78'
      Attendance: 100
      Referee: Steve DiPietro (OSA)
      Glen Shields6–0London City SC
      Report
      North York Astros0–2Toronto Croatia
      ReportNorman Woodrow 17'
      Zajac 26'
      Attendance: 80
      Referee: Manuel Orellano (OSA)
      Glen Shields4–1Toronto Croatia
      Report
      North York Astros2–0London City SC
      Kerwin Skeete 8'
      Boris Lopez 90'      		Report
      Attendance: 100
      Referee: David Smith (OSA)
      Toronto Croatia1–2North York Astros
      Zajac 80'ReportEdnie Tavares 1'
      Kerwin Skeete 5'
      Referee: Frank Marcelo (OSA)
      London City SC4–6Toronto Croatia
      Report
      Glen Shields1–1North York Astros
      Dave McDonald 7'ReportAlejandro Martinez 45'
      Attendance: 300
      London City SC0–3Glen Shields
      Report
      London City SC0–2North York Astros
      Report
      North York Astros0–2Glen Shields
      ReportDonia 49'
      Benning 64'
      Attendance: 80

      Group B

      TeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsStatus
      Toronto Olympians6510217+1416Advanced to the semi-final
      St. Catharines Roma Wolves63212010+1011
      York Region Shooters6114920−114
      Mississauga Eagles P.S.C.61051023−133
      York Region Shooters1–3Toronto Olympians
      Report
      Highland Park, Aurora, Ontario
      Mississauga Eagles P.S.C.5–2York Region Shooters
      Report
      Wildwood Park, Mississauga, Ontario
      York Region Shooters2–1Mississauga Eagles P.S.C.
      Report
      Highland Park, Aurora, Ontario
      Toronto Olympians3–1St. Catharines Roma Wolves
      Kouzmanis 55', 82'
      Danny Ziannis       		[[6] Report]Cipriani
      St. Catharines Roma Wolves2–2York Region Shooters
      Gary McGuchan 17'
      Borgh 44'      		[[7] Report]Angelo Covello 23'
      Simon Roeleveld 63'
      Club Roma Stadium, St. Catharines, Ontario
      York Region Shooters1–4St. Catharines Roma Wolves
      Adrian Sciarra [[8] Report]Patrick Dugas ,
      Gary McGuchan ,
      Highland Park, Aurora, Ontario
      Mississauga Eagles P.S.C.1–4Toronto Olympians
      Ramin Kieifar 49'ReportBerdusco 14'
      Gus Kouzmanis 20', 31'
      Lei 27'
      Wildwood Park, Mississauga, Ontario
      Attendance: 60
      Referee: Tony Camacho (OSA)
      St. Catharines Roma Wolves2–2Toronto Olympians
      Report
      Club Roma Stadium, St. Catharines, Ontario
      Toronto Olympians4–1Mississauga Eagles P.S.C.
      Report
      Toronto Olympians5–1York Region Shooters
      Report
      St. Catharines Roma Wolves5–1Mississauga Eagles P.S.C.
      Gary McGuchan 2', 48'
      Anwar Ahmed 70'
      Ianiero
      Patrick Dugas       		[[9] Report]Mike Fedoruk 88'
      Club Roma Stadium, St. Catharines, Ontario
      Mississauga Eagles P.S.C.1–6St. Catharines Roma Wolves
      Herman Duque [[10] Report]Anwar Ahmed
      Arghittu ,
      Pat Dugas
      Gary McGuchan
      John Sozio
      Wildwood Park, Mississauga, Ontario

      Knockout stage

      Bracket

      Semi-finalsFinals
                
      A2St. Catharines Roma Wolves516
      B1Glen Shields101
      St. Catharines Roma Wolves000
      Toronto Olympians033
      B2North York Astros011
      A1Toronto Olympians519

      Semi-finals

      St. Catharines Roma Wolves5–1Glen Shields
      Patrick Dugas 4'
      Tony Carbonara 38'
      Ianiero 59'
      Anwar Ahmed 79'
      Gary McGuchan 88'      		[[11] Report]Angelo Donio 89'
      Club Roma Stadium, St. Catharines, Ontario
      Referee: Steve DePiero
      Glen Shields0–1St. Catharines Roma Wolves
      [[12] Report]Keith Moore 40'
      Highland Park, Aurora, Ontario

      St. Catharines won 6–1 on aggregate.

      Toronto Olympians4–0North York Astros
      • Berdusco 20', 78'
      • Gus Kouzmanis 58'
      • Ron Belfon 93'
      		Report
      Attendance: 250
      Referee: Manuel Orellana (OSA)
      North York Astros1–5Toronto Olympians
      Report

      Toronto won 9–1 on aggregate.

      Finals

      St. Catharines Roma Wolves0–0Toronto Olympians
      Report
      [[13] Report]
      Club Roma Stadium, St. Catharines, Ontario
      Attendance: 200
      Referee: Gord Arrowsmith (OSA)
      Toronto Olympians3–0St. Catharines Roma Wolves
      Kouzmanis 44', 66'
      Berdusco 63'      		Report
      [[14] Report]
      Attendance: 300
      Referee: Frank Marciello (OSA)
      GK1Canada Brian Bowes
      RB20Canada Danny Ziannis
      CB4Canada Ian Cardey
      LB5Canada Tony Marshall
      CM16New Zealand Daryl Holmesdownward-facing red arrow 82'
      RM17Canada John Matas
      CM6Canada Peyvand Mossavat
      CM7China Gong Leidownward-facing red arrow 72'
      LM10Canada Chris Handsordownward-facing red arrow 82'
      ST23Canada Eddy Berdusco
      ST11Canada Gus Kouzmanis
      Substitutes:
      DF15Canada Louie Katsavriasupward-facing green arrow 82'
      DF12Canada Louie Ouroutzaglouupward-facing green arrow 82'
      MF8Canada Bayete Smithupward-facing green arrow 72'
      MF2Canada Ian Carter
      Manager:
      England David Gee
      GK1Canada Dino PerriYellow card 45' Red card
      RB3Canada Joe Carbonaradownward-facing red arrow 69'
      CB7Canada John McNeil
      CB6Canada Keith Moore
      LB4Canada Albert Reinhartdownward-facing red arrow 45'
      RM8Canada Pat Dugas
      CM13Canada Lucio Ianiero
      CM22Canada Gary McGuchan
      LM10Canada Tony Carbonara
      ST18Canada Carlo Arghittu
      ST14Canada Anwar Ahmaodownward-facing red arrow 32'
      Substitutes:
      GK21Canada Brian MacDonaldupward-facing green arrow 45'
      MF17Canada Marco Antonio Marinoupward-facing green arrow 69'
      FW15Canada Luciano Berarocco
      FW9Canada Jerry Ciprianiupward-facing green arrow 32'
      Manager:
      Canada Dino Perri

      Assistant referees:
      Silviu Petrescu
      Amato DeLuca
      Fourth official:
      Manuel Orellana

      Toronto won 3–0 on aggregate.

      References

      1. ^ Bailey, Dave. "Olympians Silence Wolves". www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com. Canada Kicks. Retrieved 2018-08-28.
      2. ^ Granville, Scott. "Roma and Olympians Tie One On". www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com. Canada Kicks. Retrieved 2018-08-28.
      3. ^ a b Bailey, Dave. "Let's Get On With It". Canada Kicks.
      4. ^ "CPSL - Canadian Professional Soccer League". 2003-10-28. Archived from the original on October 28, 2003. Retrieved 2018-08-29.
      5. ^ Bailey, Dave. "CPSL Ready To Go". www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com. Canada Kicks. Retrieved 2018-08-29.
      6. ^ "Soccer: Wolves bounced by Toronto Olympians". St. Catharines Standard. 22 June 1998. pp. C1.
      7. ^ Ross, Ian (25 June 1998). "Disorganized Wolves are missing their bite". St. Catharines Standard. pp. D12.
      8. ^ "Romp on the pitch for Wolves". St. Catharines Standard. 29 June 1998. pp. D3.
      9. ^ Ross, Ian (6 August 1998). "No sibling rivalry with Dugas brothers". St. Catharines Standard. pp. D8.
      10. ^ "Wolves in cruise control". St. Catharines Standard. 10 August 1998. pp. C5.
      11. ^ Ross, Ian (13 August 1998). "Wolves' coach is a leader by example". St. Catharines Standard. pp. A10.
      12. ^ "Wolves ease into Cup final". St. Catharines Standard. 27 August 1998. pp. A11.
      13. ^ Potrecz, Bill (17 September 1998). "Tie gives Wolves the edge". St. Catharines Standard. pp. C3.
      14. ^ "Roma drops cup final". St. Catharines Standard. 26 September 1998. pp. C3.
      Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=1998_CPSL_League_Cup&oldid=1207404750"