San Diego Sockers Game Notes
December 4, 2010 - Professional Arena Soccer League (PASL)
San Diego Sockers News Release
SOCKERS NEXT GAME: VS. LOUISVILLE
Louisville Lightning (1-2) vs. SOCKERS (3-0)
DATE: Saturday, December 4th, 2010
PLACE: Del Mar Arena
TIME: 6:15pm
BROADCAST: 619Sports.Net (live)
TV: Channel 4 San Diego (tape delay Wed 8pm)
SOCKERS HOST LOUISVILLE IN U.S. OPEN CUP REMATCH
The San Diego Sockers conclude a three-game homestand when they host the Louisville Lightning for the first time in franchise history. The Sockers are 2-0 so far on the homestand, coming off an 8-4 win over California on November 27th. The Sockers are now 12-0 all-time in PASL-Pro action at the Del Mar Arena. The Lightning are coming off their first win of the season, a 13-7 victory over Revolucion Tijuana on Friday night.
MILITARY APPRECIATION NIGHT/TOY DRIVE
December 4th is Military Appreciation Night at the Del Mar Arena. The U.S. Coast Guard will present the colors in a pregame ceremony with Petty Officer Second Class Mike Dalager singing the national anthem. The Marine Toys for Tots Foundation will be on hand, collecting new unwrapped toys for needy children. The Sockers offer a $1 discount for all active and retired military.
CHILES, WRIGHT LEAD SOCKERS IN SCORING
For the second straight season, Kraig Chiles is the go-to forward in the Sockers' offense. Back-to-back two goal, one assist games have Chiles leading the Sockers with five goals (T-3rd PASL-Pro) and eight points (T-5th). 41-year-old veteran midfielder Paul Wright continues to captain the Sockers' power play and free kick units. He has two goals, and Wright's five assists are tied for second in the league, one behind Ohio's Steve Gillespie.
GET TO YOUR SEATS, THE SHOW'S ABOUT TO START
The Sockers have made a quick start their habit so far in 2010-2011. San Diego has scored at least three goals in every first quarter they've played so far this year, including four goals in each of their last two games. Paul Wright has four of his seven points in the first quarter, and Kraig Chiles has three of his five goals, with a first quarter goal in all three games.
OPPONENT'S PROFILE: Louisville Lightning
LAST YEAR: 11-5 (PASL-Pro Eastern Div.)
vs. SOCKERS: 0-1 all-time
Last Meeting: Sockers 11, Lightning 7 (4/10/10)
The first-ever meeting between the Sockers and the Louisville Lightning decided the championship of the 2009-2010 U.S. Open Cup for Indoor Soccer. The two sides met at the Mockingbird Valley Sports Complex on April 10th, with the Sockers claiming an 11-7 victory. The Sockers controlled the game early, scoring three goals in the first 91 seconds. A 7-1 lead in the second quarter was challenged late, but Riley Swift made 23 saves to hold Louisville at bay. Eric Wunderle led the Sockers with two goals and three assists in the game. Safet Kovacevic had a hat trick in the loss for Louisville.
STAR: Kolby LaCrone, forward
Last year's star forward for Louisville, Safet Kovacevic (28 goals, 24 assists), did not make the Western trip for the Lightning. Instead, Kolby LaCrone emerged as a dangerous target forward in Louisville's 13-7 win over Revolucion Tijuana Friday night at Estadio Furati. LaCrone, who is making the transition to the indoor game after playing with the Cleveland City Stars of the USL, scored a hat trick in Tijuana and looks to be the primary target of the Lightning offense.
WATCH OUT FOR: Frank Peabody, goalkeeper
The Lightning goalkeeper is tested often and is up to the task. Peabody led the PASL-Pro in saves in 2009-2010 by a wide margin with 260 saves in 15 games, an average of 17.3 per game. Peabody has allowed just 11 goals in 2 games so far in 2010-2011, and his .788 save percentage leads the PASL-Pro.
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