KiXX Fall in Baltimore, 5-2, in First Game of Back-to-Back Weekend
March 3, 2006 - Major Indoor Soccer League 2 (MISL 2)
Philadelphia KiXX News Release
Baltimore, MD - The Philadelphia KiXX (5-15) fell to the Baltimore Blast (15-7) 5-2 in front of 10,082 fans at 1st Mariner Arena. The two clubs will conclude a home-and-home series at the Wachovia Spectrum in Philadelphia tomorrow night, March 4, with game-time scheduled for 7:05 pm ET. Defender Billy Nelson recorded the game-winning goal at 2:51 of the third quarter. Peter Pappas (5-13) took the loss for the KiXX with eight saves on 13 chances, while Sagu earned the victory in net for Baltimore with nine saves on 11 shots.
After 10 minutes of scoreless (10:27) action in the opening period of play, Baltimore's Adauto Neto connected with teammate Wendell Regis to provide the hosting Blast an early 1-0 advantage.
With Holy Ghost Prep graduate Chris Fehrle serving a two-minute tripping penalty for the KiXX, Neto extended Baltimore's lead to two, 2-0, with a power-play score, his second tally of the evening, from Robbie Aristodemo at 2:26 of the second quarter.
Blast defender Billy Nelson increased the hosting team's advantage, 3-0, with a strike from Neto at 2:51 of the third stanza. Just 11 seconds after Philadelphia newcomer David Schofield was sent to the penalty box for a two-minute holding infraction, Neto completed the hat trick with his third score of the game at 3:27. Philadelphia finally struck onto the scoreboard as forward Shawn Boney back-heeled home a pass from rookie defender Josh Rife at 9:29 of the frame.
David Bascome extended the Blast lead, 5-1, with a restart tally from forward Lee Tschantret at 5:56 of the final period of play. Philadelphia native David Castellanos pulled the KiXX within three with a notch from teammate Drew Kopp at 12:13 but Baltimore held on to earn a 5-3 victory in the opening game of a home-and-home series between the two clubs.
The home-and-home series versus the Baltimore Blast concludes in the City of Brotherly Love on Saturday, March 4. The night, dubbed "Christian Night," includes post-game testimonials from various KiXX players and a concert featuring national recording artist, The Afters. Game-time at the Wachovia Spectrum is slated for 7:05 pm ET with the doors opening at 6:00 pm ET.
Mini-plans, Family 4-PaXX, birthday packages, group discounts and single-game tickets are on sale now by calling the club's ticket office at 1-888-888-KiXX (5499). Single-game tickets are also available at all TicketMaster outlets, as well as online at www.ticketmaster.com. For additional information, please contact the KiXX Office or visit the team's website, www.kixxonline.com.
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