Baltimore Blast v. Orlando SeaWolves Game Preview
December 12, 2018 - Major Arena Soccer League (MASL)
Baltimore Blast News Release
Friday, December 14, 2018 @ Silver Spurs Arena 7:35 p.m. EST
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Baltimore Blast: 2-1. Second place in the Eastern Division. The Blast are looking for their first away win of the year as they take on the Orlando SeaWolves in their first ever matchup.
Orlando SeaWolves: 0-1 Fourth place in the South Central Division. Orlando is seeking its first ever franchise win. Baltimore Players to Watch: The Blast are looking to claim first place in the Eastern Division with a win against Orlando. Midfielder Tony Donatelli currently leads the Blast in points scored and is tied for 4th in points scored in the MASL. Alongside Donatelli, Jonatas Melo will assist in pulling the strings in the midfield while currently tied for the team lead and is tied for 2nd in assists through three games.
Defender Adriano Dos Santos is off to a hot start, scoring three goals on all three shots taken, which is tied for the team lead and ranks 2nd in the MASL among all defenders. Forwards
Andrew Hoxie and Jon Orlando leads all Blast forwards in goals scored with 3. Blast Goalkeeper William Vanzela ranks 5th among all MASL goalkeepers in save percentage (.764) and will look to stifle the Orlando attack.
The Blast will be without Lucas Roque and Daniel Peruzzi as they recover from their knee injuries. The Blast are coached by Head Coach Danny Kelly and Assistant Coach David Bascome. The Competition- Orlando SeaWolves Orlando look for their first ever franchise win in only their second game. Orlando is led by defender Luke Boden, who leads the SeaWolves in points scored and assists. Defender Richard Schmermund leads the SeaWolves through one game with two blocked shots.
Midfielder Gordy Gurson will supply many of the points scored for Orlando this season as he ranked 6th in the MASL last year in points scored for Cedar Rapids. Midfielder Victor France will
play alongside Gurson in a midfield partnership that combined for 63 points for Cedar Rapids last season. Goalkeeper Rainer Hauss has started off the year strong with an impressive 1.13 Goals Against Average and .833 save percentage, which leads the MASL.
The SeaWolves will be without forward Kenan Malicevic and midfielder Rico Zulkarnain. The SeaWolves are coached by Head Coach Tom Traxler.
Upcoming Games: December 30th 2:00 p.m. EST Baltimore Blast @ Utica City
January 3rd 7:35 p.m. EST Baltimore Blast @ Mississauga Metrostars
January 12th 6:00 p.m. EST Baltimore Blast vs. Harrisburg Heat
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