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Cincinnati Kings win over Wilmington Hammerheads: 3-0

June 24, 2006 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Cincinnati Kings News Release


CINCINNATI (June 24, 2006) -- The Cincinnati Kings shut out the Wilmington Hammerheads 3-0 in a home match at Xavier University Soccer Complex. The Kings now stand at 4-3-3 in United Soccer Leagues play and remain in fourth place in the Second Division.

Goals were scored by Jeff Hughes in the 39th minute, Tiest Sondaal in the 53rd minute and Kevin McCloskey in the 90th minute. John Liersemann recorded the assist on the first goal, Nowaf Jaman the assist on the second goal, and Hughes the assist on the final goal.

"After not playing our best when we went down there, this win is great. The defense played great and we were able to put three in the back of the net" said goalkeeper Jordan James, who recorded his fourth shutout of the season for the Kings. "This win shows our true potential."

James recorded five saves on six shots while Wilmington goalkeeper recorded 11 saves while facing 24 shots.

On Wednesday, June 28, the Kings will head north to play their opening match in the 2006 U.S. Open Cup against the USL's Premier Development League Michigan Bucks in Rochester Hills, Michigan. The Bucks beat the Pittsburgh Riverhounds 2-0 to advance.

The Kings return to USL action next weekend and play two matches, at Pittsburgh on July 1, 7:05 p.m., and at home on July 2, 5 p.m. versus the Harrisburg City Islanders.

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