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Published on March 19, 2007 under Major Indoor Soccer League 2 (MISL 2)
Detroit Ignition News Release
(Southfield, Mich., March 19, 2007) - The Detroit Ignition (16-10) defeated the defending MISL Champions Baltimore Blast (15-11), 14-7 in front of a sellout crowd at Compuware Sports Arena in Plymouth, MI on Friday, March 16. The win moved the club into sole possession of first place in the Major Indoor Soccer League standings. This weekend will feature a home-and-home series against the California Cougars (6-21) with the first game being played at Compuware Sports Arena on Friday, March 23 at 7:35 pm ET. The Ignition and the Cougars have split 2-2 in four matchups during the 2006-07 campaign including a 21-14 California victory the last time these two clubs met on Saturday, February 3. Friday's contest will be broadcast live on Comcast Local and can also be heard via webcast at www.californiacougars.net.
IGNITION RECORD:
Overall: 16-10
Home: 10-3
Road: 6-7
Last Action
IGNITION 14, BLAST 7 (3-16-07) - The Ignition moved into first place in the MISL with a 14-7 victory over the defending League Champion Baltimore Blast. The game-winning goal, a two-pointer, was tallied by midfielder Kyt Selaidopoulos at the 1:15 mark of the second quarter of play. Defender Droo Callahan dominated the Blast offense and defense scoring one three-point goal, one two-point goal, and one assist for six points. Sanaldo minded the net and was credited with the victory.
Ignition Player of the Game: Droo Callahan - 1 3PG, 1 2PG, 1 A, 1 B, 6 PTS
Goalkeeper: Sanaldo - 17 Shots Faced, 14 Saves, 7 Points Against
Upcoming Games
After knocking off the League's hottest team in the Blast last weekend, the Ignition will have two chances to secure a playoff position during a home-and-home series against the California Cougars this weekend. The magic number for the Ignition is just one, consisting of any combination of a Detroit win or a Milwaukee Wave loss, moving the first-year club into the playoffs. The two games this weekend will be the final two regular season matchups between the League's two newest member clubs.
Cougars Players to Watch:
Enrique Tovar - Now in his third season with the Cougars, Tovar has placed himself among the MISL's elite forwards ranking eighth in League scoring with 24 total goals and nine assists for 58 points.
Vicente Figueroa - Last season's MISL Rookie of the Year, Figueroa has picked up where he left off with 21 total goals and seven assists for 54 points, good for tenth in League scoring.
Stat of the Week:
An early lead is a positive first step towards an Ignition victory. In the 12 games Detroit has been on the board first, the club has registered an 8-4 record. In the 12 contests where the Cougars have tallied first goals, the club has still struggled with a 3-9 record.
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