KiXX Fall to the League Leaders, 6-3, at the Wachovia Spectrumd
Published on April 9, 2005 under Major Indoor Soccer League 2 (MISL 2)
Philadelphia KiXX News Release
Philadelphia, PA â The Philadelphia KiXX (21-16) dropped a 6-3 decision to the League-leading Milwaukee Wave (22-13) in front of 6,756 fans at the Wachovia Spectrum tonight. With the victory, Milwaukee now holds a two-game cushion over the KiXX for the top spot in the Major Indoor Soccer League (MISL) standings. Angel Rivillo recorded the game-winning goal on an assist from teammate Todd Dusosky just 32 seconds into the fourth quarter. Peter Pappas (18-14) took the loss in net for Philadelphia, turning away 16 of the 21 shots he faced, while Nick Vorberg (20-8) earned the victory for the Wave with 18 saves on 21 chances.
KiXX player/assistant coach Kevin Sloan connected on a long pass off the boards from all-star defender Pat Morris to give Philadelphia a 1-0 advantage just over the 10-minute mark (10:08) of the opening period.
MISL points-leader Greg Howes evened the score, 1-1, with a tally from Guiliano Oliviero at 1:57 of the second quarter. Morris regained the team's one-goal lead, 2-1, finishing a dish from teammate Daniel Antoniuk for the final goal of the stanza at 13:30.
The Wave notched the only goals of the third quarter to take a 3-2 advantage into the final period of play. Midfielder Matt Schmidt struck first on an assist from teammate Angel Rivillo at 9:47, followed by a score from Oliviero at 11:14; Ricardinho recorded the assist on the play.
Milwaukee extended their advantage, 4-2, as Rivillo slid a pass from teammate Todd Dusosky past Pappas and into the back of the net just 32 seconds into the fourth quarter. Oliviero continued the Wave's offensive assault, 5-2, with his second tally of the evening on a centering pass from Dusosky at 5:58 of the stanza. With Morris serving as sixth attacker for Philadelphia, forward Pat White added an insurance goal, 6-2, on a dish from Michael King at 12:53. Sloan notched a power-play score from player/coach Don D'Ambra at 14:39, but Milwaukee held on to earn a 6-3 victory.
Notes: With tonight's loss, the KiXX fell to 2-4 versus Milwaukee this season. Philadelphia's Joel Shanker recorded a career-high five blocks in the contest.
Attendance: 6,756
Philadelphia: 1-1-0-1=3 Shots: 33
Goalkeepers: Pappas (L, 16 saves)
Scorers: Morris (goal, assist), Sloan (two goals), Antoniuk (assist), D'Ambra (assist).
Milwaukee: 1-0-2-3=6 Shots: 37
Goalkeepers: Vorberg (W, 18 saves)
Scorers: Oliviero (two goals, assist), Dusosky (two assists), Rivillo (goal, assist), Howes (goal), King (assist), Ricardinho (assist), Schmidt (goal), White (goal).
The club concludes their 2004-05 regular-season home schedule with a visit from the Kansas City Comets on Saturday, April 16. The night, dubbed "Fan Appreciation Night" rewards loyal fans with special giveaways and promotions throughout the contest and a post-game live auction of the KiXX game-worn uniforms, benefiting Children's Miracle Network. Game-time at the Wachovia Spectrum is scheduled for 7:05 pm ET, with the doors opening at 6:00 pm ET. For additional information or to purchase tickets, please contact the club's Executive Office at 1-888-888-KiXX (5499) or visit www.kixxonline.com.
The Philadelphia KiXX are a member of the Major Indoor Soccer League (MISL), a single-entity organization that features a coast-to-coast presence across the United States. The club is currently in the midst of its ninth season of play in 2004-05 at the Wachovia Spectrum located in Philadelphia, PA. The team also operates the Philadelphia KiXX Summer Kamp program, which is offered to boys and girls, ages four to 18, throughout the Tri-State area. For more information, please contact David Deal, KiXX Director of Communications, at (215) 952-5431 or via cell at (267) 688-4127. The Communications Department can also be reached via email at ddeal@kixxonline.com.
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