BRIDGEWATER, N.J. (April 5, 2009) - Everything went right for Sky Blue FC’s Debut Celebration in Women’s Professional Soccer until Marta spoiled the party. The Brazilian sensation connected twice in a two-minute span late in the first half to lead the Los Angeles Sol to a 2-0 victory at TD Bank Ballpark in Bridgewater, N.J.

Besides the score line, the day was a success for Sky Blue FC, which debuted in front of 6,053 fans – a sell-out. The NJ/NY WPS franchise concludes its two-game season-opening stand at TD Bank Ballpark next Saturday when it hosts FC Gold Pride of California at 7:45 p.m.

Sky Blue FC had its chances in the match but Sol goalkeeper Karina LeBlanc, who serves as a an assistant coach at nearby Rutgers University, made one decisive save in each half to claim the shutout. In the 31st minute, the Canadian keeper dove to parry away a header by Jen Buczkowski off a corner kick. In the 85th minute, with Sky Blue FC pressing, Kacey White sent in a corner kick the fell to Sarah Walsh in front but LeBlanc made the save of the game stuffing Walsh before Anita Asante fired the rebound over the bar.

Marta’s two-goal effort came in the closing minutes of the first half, not long after Sky Blue FC captain and defensive leader Christie Rampone left the game with a strained hamstring in the 27th minute. In the 42nd minute, Marta split through the Sky Blue FC defense before slotting a shot under Sky Blue FC goalkeeper Jenni Branam from the left of the goal.

In the 44th minute, Han Duan set up the second goal as she carried the ball up the left side before serving a perfect cross for Marta to stuff home from close range.

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April 05, 2009 - Los Angeles Sol vs. Sky Blue FC

	1	2	-	Total
Los Angeles	2	0	-	2
Sky Blue FC	0	0	-	0

SCORING SUMMARY
Los Angeles - Marta 42
Los Angeles - Marta (Han Duan) 44

CAUTIONS AND EJECTIONS
Sky Blue FC - Julianne Sitch (Yellow Card) 47

SUBSTITUTION
28 Sky Blue FC #3 Christie Rampone #17 Keeley Dowling
46 Sky Blue FC #4 Jen Buczkowski #8 Sarah Walsh
70 Los Angeles #17 Liz Bogus #4 Aly Wagner
73 Sky Blue FC #6 Natasha Kai #7 Kelly Parker