Louisville Lightning Fall 6-4 to Detroit Waza

November 20, 2010 - Professional Arena Soccer League (PASL)
Louisville Lightning News Release


The Louisville Lightning dropped their second game of the season to the Detroit Waza 6-4 Friday night. It was the first victory for the Waza over the Lightning in six meetings all-time.

The Lightning got off to a fast start against Detroit. Kolby Lacrone, who was making his Lightning debut, scored the opening goal to put the home side up 1-0 with 5:40 remaining in the first period. Detroit's Costea Decu evened things up just over a minute later, and the defender would lead the Waza with two goals and an assist on the night.

The two teams traded goals for most of the game, with neither team able to build more than a one-goal lead until the final moments. Detroit gained the advantage despite numerous looks from the Lightning. Louisville had 37 shots on the night, and Detroit goalkeeper Vito Lonigro finished with 28 saves.

The Waza went into the final moments with a 5-4 lead when coach Ted Nichols pulled goalkeeper Frank Peabody in hopes of finding an equalizer. Instead, Detroit added an extra goal in the final moments to secure the win.

The Lightning was led by Jerry Chavez, who scored twice for the home side. In addition to Decu, Detroit's Matt Johnson chipped in two goals for the Waza.

"This was simply experience versus inexperience," Lightning coach Ted Nichols said after the game. "Detroit has a lot of players that have been playing together for many years, and we have a lot of players that are new to the indoor game. We'll get there, but it's disappointing to drop this one," Nichols said.

The Lightning now have a week off before their first road trip of the season, visiting San Diego and Tijuana in early December.



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