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San Diego Spirit Match Preview

May 30, 2002 - Women's United Soccer Association (WUSA)
San Diego Spirit News Release


THE OUTLOOK...

San Diego meets an Atlanta Beat team on a roll, having won two straight games and gone unbeaten in its last three contests. The Spirit had a chance to go over .500 for the first time in club history last week and will be looking to even up its record against the physical Beat. The three meetings between the teams last year were all entertaining contests, full of great goals, hard tackles and plenty of emotion. San Diego forward Zhang Ouying will be looking to get back on the score sheet after being held scoreless for four straight games after tallying at least a point in her first three.

BEAT NOTES...

· Atlanta will be looking for their second straight road win.

· The Beat has used six different lineups during the season.

· Atlanta's defense has allowed only one goal in the last 180 minutes.

· Nikki Serlenga's four assists are tied for the league lead with New York's Tiffeny Milbrett and San Jose's Sissi.

· The Beat currently ranks fourth in league defense, allowing only 1.43 goals per game.

SPIRIT NOTES...

· San Diego can win their second consecutive home game on Saturday.

· The Spirit leads the league in goals scored at home with eight.

· Shannon Boxx is expected to start her 29th consecutive match.

· San Diego is tied for second in team offense (1.71 goals per game) and fifth in team defense (1.57 goals per game).

FRIDAY TRAINING TIMES AT TORERO STADIUM

Media members are invited to attend the training sessions at Torero Stadium, please contact the Communications Department to confirm times and schedule interviews.

Atlanta Beat, 11:00 a.m. -12:00 noon

San Diego Spirit, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.



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