Ignition fall in Milwaukee, 8-4
February 15, 2009 - Xtreme Soccer League (XSL)
Detroit Ignition News Release
(Milwaukee - February 15, 2009) - The Detroit Ignition (6-3) were defeated for the first time this year by the Milwaukee Wave (7-4), 8-4 at US Cellular Arena this afternoon. The Ignition were able to finish just two of their 16 chances in tonight's match.
Wave midfielder Chad Burt booted in the first tally of the afternoon at 9:33 of the opening frame. Ignition defender Zach Wilkes evened the count at two-all at 2:27 of the second, but Brett Weisner scored another two for Milwaukee with just 35 seconds left in the half.
Neither team was able to find the back of the net in the third, but Burt notched his second goal of the night just 50 seconds into the fourth quarter. Marco Terminesi added another two points for the home team at 11:00, and despite a late Ignition goal from Ryan Mack, the Wave walked away with an 8-4 win.
The Ignition return to action on Wednesday morning when they take on the New Jersey Ironmen at 11:00 am (EST).
The Detroit Ignition is a charter member of the Xtreme Soccer League, and begins the team's third season in December 2008 after completing the 2007-08 season as regular-season champions of the Major Indoor Soccer League. Information regarding Ignition season, group, and individual tickets can be obtained by calling the club at 1-888-436-GOAL (4625), by visiting the team's official Internet property, www.detroitignition.com, by calling TicketMaster at 248-645-6666, or by using www.ticketmaster.com.
The Detroit Ignition is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Hantz Group. The Hantz Group is a full-service financial holding company with 24 locations in Michigan and Ohio serving over 20,000 clients with over $2.0 billion in assets under management. With over 500 employees the full service company provides financial planning, tax planning, investment products, and mortgages through its affiliates.
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