Glenorchy Knights welcome their third Canadian import

Photo:  Marco Favaro last night wearing the number 4 shirt. [PlessPix] 

Glenorchy Knights introduced their third Canadian import this season in a friendly against Southern Championship outfit Olympia Warriors at KGV Park last night.

He is 185.4cm midfielder Marco Favaro, who joins the club's other Canadians, goalkeeper Jackson Gardner and attacker Daniel Sagno.

Photo:  The Canadian trio at Knights are (L-R) Jackson Gardner, Daniel Sagno and Marco Favaro. [PlessPix] 

Favaro, who hails from Vancouver, comes from Thompson Rivers Wolfpack, a college team.

Knights were far too strong for Olympia last night, winning 7-2.

Both Knights and Olympia have the weekend off because of the cup finals scheduled for Saturday and Monday.

Photo:  The Knights coaching staff (L-R) Ralph Di Giangregorio, Marcello Marchioli and James Sherman watch the newcomer in action. [PlessPix]

Photo:  Marco Favaro showed good skills and speed. [PlessPix]

 

Photo:  Nick Naden returned to action last night after a long-term injury. [PlessPix]