Sarnia Produce Azzurri met Oakville Fine Homes in opening action of the Ontario Cup (Masters Division) Saturday at Norm Perry Field.  Sarnia Produce represented the District of Lambton, Middlesex, and Essex while Oakville represented the Toronto District of Peel, Halton region.

Oakville came out strong in the opening minutes of play with numerous scoring chances however Sarnia's defence held firm with veteran goalie Olindo DeSena Jr. making spectacular saves keep them off the scoring sheet. 
 

As the Azzurri settled in they began to mount some offence and opened the scoring with a beautiful placed left footed shot by Theo Tsaprailis.  The Oakville select team seemed shocked and inspired to even the score.  With continued pressure they finally connected on a beautiful cross and finish by Oakville striker Hunter Madeley. 

Sarnia Produce, determined to regain the lead continued pressing of their own in the Oakville end. They finally were rewarded by a great goal from Striker Derek DiMuzio who placed a perfect volley past Oakville's goalie Carmine Isacco (former Canadian Olympic goalie).  The Oakville team were rewarded a penalty kick as their striker was taken down in the 18 yard box by Produce veteran sweeper Mario DiDonato.  The kick was converted as the teams went into the half tied at 2 - 2 .

 

The second half showed a more determined Oakville team who came out with intense play looking to take the lead early.  Sarnia relegated to play defence most of the second half however Oakville soon converted taking the 3-2 lead.  Unsatisfied, the Toronto team forced play and were rewarded with 2 late goals putting the game out of reach.  It was a valiant effort on Sarnia's part who performed exceptionally well versus a select Toronto team. 
 

Final score Oakville Fine Homes 5  -  Sarnia Produce Azzurri 2

The team looks forward to participating in next years Cup!