MISL 2 Milwaukee Wave

Houser's OT goal propels Comets past Wave, 6-5, in overtime

February 5, 2004 - Major Indoor Soccer League 2 (MISL 2)
Milwaukee Wave News Release


(Milwaukee, WI) Nate Houser fired home his second goal of the night from just inside the penalty area at 3:14 of overtime to lift the Kansas City Comets past the Milwaukee Wave 6-5 Thursday night (2/5) at U.S. Cellular Arena. The win improved Kansas City's record to 9-15 while the Wave, which saw its four-game winning streak as well as its undefeated mark at U.S. Cellular Arena (9-0) come to an end fell to 17-5. Kansas City also raised its overtime mark to 5-1 while the Wave dropped to 1-2. The Comets also evened the season series between the clubs at two games apiece.

Houser's goal capped off a Kansas City comeback which began with his first of the night at 9:34 of the third quarter to end a four-goal Milwaukee run that had put the Wave up 4-1. Jeff Davis followed with a goal at 10:27 of the third to make it 4-3 before Jamar Beasley evened the score at 4-4 with a goal at 1:19 of the fourth quarter.

The Wave went back on top (5-4) on a goal by Lovelace Ackah at 2:45 of the fourth period, but the Comets answered on a goal by Matt Tanzini at 3:46. Houser's ovetime game-winner came after the Wave nearly won it in the first minute of the extra period on a couple of chances inside the Kansas City penalty area.

Chris Damico (3-5) posted the win by stopping 8-of-13 shots faced. Nick Vorberg (7-3) took the loss despite turning away 12-of-18.

The Wave's home stand continues this Sunday, February 8, 1:05 PM when it hosts the Philadelphia Kixx. Sunday's match will feature the "Inflatable Sports Superstars, the "Zooperstars!" presented by Piggly Wiggly. All fans showing their Piggly Wiggly Preferred Club Card will receive $2 off per ticket. Call the Wave Office at 414-224-WAVE (9283) for more information, or visit www.milwaukeewave.com.

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