Match Summary: Despite their third road loss in a row, 3-2 at the hands of the Virginia Beach Mariners, the Toronto Lynx turned in another quality performance in front of 1,655 fans at the Virginia Beach Sportsplex tonight. "Each game we get better," remarked Lynx Head Coach, Duncan Wilde. "The players are giving 110% and have shown great character in the past two matches, battling back from 2 goals down to give ourselves a chance." The Lynx gave up an early goal once again tonight, when the A-League's 2003 second leading goal scorer, Dante Washington put Virginia Beach on the board only 5 minutes in. However, the lead would be short lived as Lynx rookie, Jamie Dodds' first A-League goal evened the score in the 10th minute. Daniel Alvarez ended a frantic first quarter of an hour putting the Mariners ahead with a goal at the 15th minute mark. "We are an attacking team and are very good at maintaining possession," continued Wilde. "Unfortunately, we are still a bit naive defensively and vulnerable to the counter attack. We are giving away far too many breakaway goals." Washington's second goal of the game in the 48th minute gave the Mariners a 3-1 cushion, before Lynx striker Ali Gerba turned his defender at the top of the 18-yard box before unleashing a rocket into the top corner in the 83rd minute. Although Gerba's first goal of the season left the crowd shacking their heads in disbelief, it was as close as the Lynx would come as the Mariners held on for a 3-2 victory. Despite having given up 10 goals in his past three starts, Lynx goalkeeper Bryheem Hancock was outstanding once again making 6 saves. "Bryheem is playing fantastic, however, he is not getting the protection he deserves," says Wilde. "There was nothing he could do about any of the goals. Our supporters must be patient as we are rebuilding. We are ahead of schedule in performance but not in results. Its time now to get organized for the start of our home schedule and prepare for Rochester next weekend." The Lynx take on the Raging Rhinos in their much anticipated home opener next Sunday, May 16th at 4pm.