Ignition top Wave 19-12
March 20, 2009 - Xtreme Soccer League (XSL)
Detroit Ignition News Release
(Plymouth, Mich., - March 20, 2009) - In what can undeniably be called their flashiest game of the season, the Detroit Ignition (9-7) clawed their way back into a first-place tie with the visiting Milwaukee Wave (9-7). Both teams have just four games to play, and the Ignition locked up the head-to-head tiebreaker, four games to three.
The Wave jumped out to a 2-0 lead just over three minutes into the third, but the Ignition were quick to stall any momentum thanks to a three-point restart goal from midfielder Miki Djerisilo. Not even three minutes later, Ryan Mack nailed another three-pointer for Detroit off a ball from Nate Craft. The two teams traded goals through the first three quarters, but the Ignition never lost their lead. Team captain Kyt Selaidopoulos finished out the third quarter for Detroit with the third-three pointer of the match at 14:04.
Fans at Compuware were treated to more than soccer in the game's final stanza. A bicycle kick by Ignition midfielder Drew Ducker four minutes into the quarter ended in true soccer fashion - without a shirt. Despite getting a yellow card for unsportsmanlike conduct, Ducker echoed the crowd's enthusiasm and celebrated all the way to the penalty box. Josh Rife netted the final goal for the Ignition on Milwaukee's open net at 11:20, and paid homage to the night's green jersey theme with an Irish jig at midfield.
The Ignition return to action this Sunday, March 22 when they take on the Chicago Storm (7-10) at Sears Centre Arena.
The Detroit Ignition is a charter member of the Xtreme Soccer League, and began 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
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