Chicago Riot Tops Costa Guerrero, 10-7, in Exhibition
Published on November 28, 2010 under Major Indoor Soccer League (MISL)
Chicago Riot News Release
VILLA PARK, Ill. -- The Chicago Riot of the Major Indoor Soccer League defeated local club Costa Guerrero, 10-7, on Sunday in an exhibition match at the Odeum Sports and Expo Center.
The Riot's victory was the first opportunity to see MISL's newest team at the Odeum, and the Riot was up to the task against a tough Costa Guerrero side. Leading the way was Vladimir Knezevic's two goals and goalkeeper Jeff Richey's 12 saves.
The Riot posted a 6-0 lead in the second quarter and maintained a lead throughout the match.
"They're one of the best teams in Chicago and it was a good chance to try some of these rookies that I've got, so we knew it was going to be a battle," Riot head coach Jeff Kraft said. "I give Costa Guerrero credit -- they came out strong, and it was great for the fans to see this."
Next up for the Riot is the team's MISL home opener at 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 5, against the Milwaukee Wave at the Odeum. For tickets and more information, visit www.ChicagoRiotSoccer.com or call 630-708-6284.
On Sunday, Knezevic tallied a goal off of Eric Lukin's initial strike that hit the left frame and deflected to Knezevic on the right side for a 2-0 lead at the 3:39 mark of the first quarter.
Fred Degand gave the Riot a 4-0 lead at the 4:27 mark of the second quarter, capitalizing on a power-play opportunity. Andre assisted on the play.
The Riot's Knezevic earned his second goal of the match at the 5:10 mark of the second quarter to give his side a 6-0 advantage. Novica Marojevic assisted.
But Costa Guerrero got on the scoreboard at the 8:38 mark of the second quarter when Mario Pinon netted a power-play restart goal to cut the deficit to 6-2. Admir Ljeljak assisted with the restart kick on the right side.
Costa Guerrero cut further into the Riot's lead at the 12:07 mark of the second quarter when Eduardo Rodriguez tallied a three-point goal on the power play to make it 6-5 Riot. Pinon assisted on the Costa Guerrero score.
Costa Guerrero was dealt a blow when Rodriguez was ejected for committing three blue card penalties during the first half.
The Riot pushed its lead to 8-5 at the 11:21 mark of the third quarter when Eric Lukin scored a deep goal from the left side, just inside the three-point arc. Will Kletzien assisted.
In the fourth quarter, the Riot's Dorin Oprea netted a two-point goal off of a Kletzien assist at the 4:40 mark for a 10-5 lead.
Costa Guerrero would not go away, however, with Guilherme da Veiga tallying a power-play goal off of a Lazo Alavanja assist with 1:31 remaining in the match. But the Riot hung on for the final minute and a half.
Major Indoor Soccer League Stories from November 28, 2010
- Chicago Riot Tops Costa Guerrero, 10-7, in Exhibition - Chicago Riot
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