Ignition Win Home Opener In Overtime, 16-14
December 20, 2008 - Xtreme Soccer League (XSL)
Detroit Ignition News Release
(Plymouth, Mich., December 20, 2008) - The Detroit Ignition (1-1) pulled out an overtime win over the New Jersey Ironmen (0-2) in the club's home opener at Compuware Arena tonight. The victory is starting goalkeeper Danny Waltman's 100th career win.
Detroit led for most of the game, but fell behind by four points with five minutes remaining. Indoor soccer veteran Drew Crawford, making his Ignition debut, put the team within two at 12:15. Midfielder Ryan Mack scored the tying goal with just six seconds to play that sent the game into overtime.
Mack went on to score the winning goal just over three minutes into overtime, a two-pointer off an assist from team captain Kyt Selaidopoulos.
The Ignition return to action on Saturday, December 27 against the Chicago Storm at the Sears Centre.
The Detroit Ignition is a member club of the Major Indoor Soccer League, and begins
the team's second season in November 2007 after advancing to the MISL Championship
Finals during the 2006-07 season. 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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