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Fontana, Walls & Bennett Named MASL Top Playoff Performers

March 11, 2015 - Major Arena Soccer League (MASL)
Milwaukee Wave News Release


The Major Arena Soccer League announced Wednesday that MKE Wave players #15 Tony Walls, #20 Marcelo Fontana and #26 Ian Bennett were named Top Playoff Performers thanks to an impressive win over the Chicago Mustangs in Game 2 and winning the 15-minute Mini Game 3 in overtime last Saturday at UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena.

After dropping Game 1 to the Mustangs, Game 2 was a must win for the Wave. In Game 2 the Wave rolled passed Chicago with a 9 to 2 victory with 3 goals from Tony Walls and 2 from Marcelo Fontana. At the end of regulation of mini game three, the score was tied at one and went into golden goal overtime. That's when Ian Bennett buried the ball far post and scored the game-winning goal sending the Wave to Missouri for the MASL Central Division Championship, Thursday, March 12th at Independence Events Center.

The Las Vegas Legends defeated the San Diego Sockers last week to win the Pacific Division and advance to the Western Conference Final against the Monterrey Flash. Monterrey was able to defeat the Dallas Sidekicks to advance.

In the Eastern Division, the Syracuse Silver Knights were able to bounce back from a game one loss and also force a mini game. The Rochester Lancers were able to recover quickly though and defeat the Knights in the mini game advancing them to the Eastern Division Final against the Baltimore Blast.

With 6 teams remaining battling for the Ron Newman Cup the Major Arena Soccer League announced on Wednesday its Top Playoff Performers:

Tony Walls- D - Milwaukee

Recorded 3 goals and had an assist in game two victory over Chicago.

Marcelo Fontana- M - Milwaukee

Scored 2 goals and had an assist in game two victory over Chicago.

Ian Bennett- M - Milwaukee

With the score tied at 1 at the end of regulation in game 3 the Wave headed into golden-goal overtime. Bennett, unmarked in the corner was able to turn and shoot recorded the game-winning goal against Chicago.

Ivan Campos- F - Las Vegas

Scored 3 goals in Conference Finals win against San Diego.

Zeke Sanchez- GK - Las Vegas

Made 16 saves in Conference Finals win against San Diego.

Yakiel Perez- F - Rochester

Recorded the game winning defensive pressure goal in mini game against Syracuse.

Stephen Basso- D - Rochester

Two key blocks and big defensive effort in mini game win against Syracuse.

Jake Schindler- D - Rochester

Contributed to great defense in mini game win against Syracuse.

Joey Tavernese- F - Rochester

Recorded 2 goals and 3 assists in game 1 win against Syracuse.

Erik Tovar- F - Monterrey

Recorded 6 goals in win over Dallas.

Genoni Martinez- D - Monterrey

Recorded 1st goal of the game in win over Dallas.

Your Six-Time Champion MKE Wave travel to Missouri to face the defending MISL Champion Comets for the 2015 Major Arena Soccer League Central Division Championship, Thursday night, 7pm at Independence Events Center.

"I know the players are really excited to get a shot at the Comets." said Head Coach Giuliano Oliviero. "The Comets have had a great year and they're undefeated but we feel that we're playing our best soccer at the right time and we'll be ready. We know this is not just another game, it a one game knock out playoff game and we can't afford to not have a good performance because it's win or go home. The players are excited, I'm excited, and I think we're going to do well."

CALLING ALL MKE WAVE FANS! VIEWING PARTY AT THE ROCK!

The game is being broadcast LIVE! to the nation online via the WatchESPN App on your mobile devices or at ESPN3.com. Check with your cable provider for access or join MKE Wave Mascot Brad Beach and friends at The Rock Sports Complex, 7900 Crystal Ridge Rd, Franklin, WI 53132, for an all ages viewing party at Tapworks!

Enjoy $10 tubing at The Rock SnowPark from 5-8pm, if weather and conditions permit, delicious DiMaggio's Pizza (Large, one topping pizza, $10 or any DiMaggio's All-Star pizza, $15), and the Major Arena Soccer League Central Division Championship Game on ESPN3 at 7pm on TapWorks huge flat screen TVs! Enter to win MKE Wave prizes, learn more about MKE Wave Summer Soccer Camps and sign up on-site to take advantage of a $25 viewing party discount of Full or Half Day Camp (with $75 deposit) and lots more!

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HOW DID WE GET HERE?

The MKE Wave ended the MASL Regular Season with a record of 13-7 and eliminated Chicago from the opening round of the 2015 Major Arena Soccer League Ron Newman Cup Playoffs Saturday night by defeating the Mustangs in Game 2; (9-2) and Game 3; (2-1) in overtime at the UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena.

REGULAR SEASON vs. MISSOURI:

Saturday, November 15, 2014 -STRONG FIRST HALF NOT ENOUGH AS WAVE FALL TO THE COMETS .

After a promising first half, the MKE Wave could not withstand a second half rally from the Missouri Comets, falling 9-7 for their first loss of the season.

The Wave jumped out to an early 3-2 lead in the first quarter, with goal from #20 Marcelo Fontana, #29 JC Banks, #77 Marcio Leite. The Wave added two more in the second quarter, one by #2 Tenzin Rampa and another by Banks. Missouri would score once more, but the Wave held a 5-3 halftime lead.

The second half was another story, as the Comets outscored the Wave 4-1 in the third quarter, the lone Wave goal coming from #16 Anthony Arico, his first professional career goal. #26 Ian Bennett would tie the game at 7 early in fourth, but that was all the Wave could muster, as Leo Gibson and Bryan Perez of the Missouri Comets would each score their second goal of the game, to give the Comets the 9-7 win.

Wednesday, December 31, 2014 - MKE WAVE FALLS SHORT IN EXCITING OVERTIME GAME VS DEFENDING CHAMPION MISSOURI COMETS.

Your Six-Time Champion MKE Wave lost to the defending champion Missouri Comets Wednesday afternoon at UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena, 8-7.

"The guys showed a lot of character tonight," said Head Coach Giuliano Oliviero. "Anytime you play the defending champs, it's a game you have to be up for. I think we got beat on a technicality tonight. I hope the Major Arena Soccer League takes a serious look at the rulebook, see's how other leagues do it around the world and follow suit. Overall, we are treating tonight's game huge positive and look forward to the Rochester Lancers on Saturday night."

With only scoring two goals in the first; goals from #15 Tony Walls and #77 Marcio Leite and being shut-out of in the second and thrid quarter, the Wave looked to rebound in the fourth.

The Wave needed to get a quick goal in the fourth to stop the Comets momentum. #10 Luan Sales Oliveira found the back of the net, following a goal from #26 Ian Bennett and two #29 JC Banks with 2 goals.

The Comets did take lead back with a goal from #10 Bryan Perez. But with 5 seconds left in the game, #9 Mike Lookingland sent a long ball into the box and found the feet of #10 Luan Oliveira to tie the game at 7 with 1 second left.

With no goal scored in overtime the game headed into a shoot-out.

The first two shooters to the Comets; #14 Leo Gibson and #10 Bryan Perez and the Wave; #26 Ian Bennett and #77 Marcio Leite could not score. The third shooter Comets #7 Vahid Assadpour and Wave #10 Luan Oliveira both scored. The Comets got the win thanks to #14 Leo Gibson, making the game with goal.

The winner of Milwaukee vs. Missouri (Central Division Championship, Thurs. Mar 12, 7pm CST / ESPN 3) will meet the winner of Rochester vs. Baltimore, (Eastern Division Championship, Wed. Mar. 11, 7:05pm EST / GoLiveSportsCast.com) for the Major Arena Soccer League Eastern Conference Final MilwaukeeWave.com, with date(s), time(s) and format to be determined. If the Wave advances to the Eastern Conference Final, tickets will go on sale immediately after the game at MilwaukeeWave.com.

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