KiXX Drop Third Consecutive Decision, 15-12, in Monterrey
Published on December 27, 2008 under Major Indoor Soccer League (MISL)
Philadelphia KiXX News Release
Monterrey, Mexico, December 26, 2008 - The Philadelphia KiXX were defeated by the hosting Monterrey La RaZa, 15-12, at the Arena de Monterrey. With the loss, the team's third consecutive defeat after beginning the season with two straight victories, Philadelphia remains one win shy of 250 for its 13-year history and is now 0-3 since recording their 249th victory.
In his first action of the season, midfielder David Castellanos opened the scoring for the visitors, 2-0, connecting on a feed from player/coach Don D'Ambra at 2:07 of the first quarter. Defender Ryan Heins followed with an unassisted score to give Philadelphia an early 4-0 advantage, but Monterrey's Byron Alvarez registered a two-point score to put the hosts on the board at 10:50. Less than a minute later (11:38), D'Ambra found the back of the net on an assist from Ricardinho to close the period with the KiXX holding a 6-2 advantage.
The La RaZa took control in the second stanza and registered the quarters only scores, a pair of two-point goals from José Luiz Birche (:58) and Victor Quiroz (11:24), to close the half with the score knotted at 6-6.
Monterrey extended their advantage to four, 10-6, with two-point scores from Median and Quiroz, before midfielder Ptah Myers found the back of the net for the KiXX at 12:44 of the third frame.
Less than a minute into the fourth period, Birche added a three-point goal to provide the hosts some breathing room, 13-8. Medina further extended the advantage with a two-point tally, 15-8, exactly one-minute later. D'Ambra added his second notch of the evening at 3:28, followed by a two-point goal from Ricardinho at 5:39, but it proved too little as Monterrey held on for a 15-12 victory.
Notes: The KiXX are now 1-5 versus Monterrey over the last two seasons. Philadelphia native Pat Morris and midfielder Ricardinho each extended their point streaks to five games; Morris registered an assist, while Ricardinho posted four points on a two-point goal and a pair of dishes.
Scoring Attn Shots PIM PP W/L Goalie (SV-SA)
Philadelphia 6-0-2-4=12 3,731 35 7 1-1 Pappas (L, 24-31)
Monterrey 2-4-4-5=15 36 2 1-1 Bontti (W, 17-23)
Philadelphia: D'Ambra (two 2PGS, two A), Ricardinho (2PG, two A), Castellanos (2PG), Heins (2PG), Myers (2PG), Morris (A).
Monterrey: Birche (3PG, 2PG), Medina (two 2PG, A), Quiroz (two 2PG), Alvarez (2PG), Bollella (A), Busti (A), Martinez (A), Teran (A), Ughy (A).
The KiXX conclude 2008 with the second game of the doubleheader weekend in Monterrey on Sunday, December 28. Game-time at the Arena de Monterrey is scheduled for 6:05 pm ET. The club then heads to Massachusetts to battle the Twisters at the Eastern States Coliseum on Saturday, January 10, before returning to the historic Wachovia Spectrum to entertain the Baltimore Blast on Saturday, January 17.
Philadelphia KiXX season tickets and 6-PaXX mini-plans are on sale now by calling the club's ticket office at 1-888-888-KiXX (5499). Season ticket holders will receive invitations to KiXX events like the Meet the Team Party and Meet the Team Luncheon. Single-game tickets are now available through the KiXX and the Wachovia Center Box Office, as well as online at www.comcasttix.com and at select Acme Market locations in PA and NJ.
Major Indoor Soccer League Stories from December 27, 2008
- KiXX Drop Third Consecutive Decision, 15-12, in Monterrey - Philadelphia KiXX
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