Sidekicks shutout Philadelphia, 1-0
Published on January 25, 2004 under Major Indoor Soccer League 2 (MISL 2)
Dallas Sidekicks News Release
DALLAS - The Dallas Sidekicks extended their home-winning streak to four games with a 1-0 decision over the Philadelphia Kixx Sunday at Reunion Arena.
The shutout was the eighth in franchise history and the third for Sidekicks' goalkeeper Sagu. That ties him with Krys Sobieski for the most in team history. It was also only the seventh 1-0 game in indoor soccer history and third in Sidekicks history. The most recent pair both involved the Sidekicks, including a regular season loss to the Tacoma Stars at Reunion Arena on April 6, 1989 and a game-seven loss in the MISL semifinals at the San Diego Sockers May 20, 1989.
The lone goal came when Patrick Shamu found the net at 4:56 of the third quarter. Nick Stavrou assisted Shamu's score. This is the third time in two seasons that the Sidekicks have scored one goal in a game, including an 11-1 loss at Philadelphia February 28, 2003 and a 3-1 loss at San Diego November 6, 2003. Shamu has netted the only goal for Dallas in each game.
Philadelphia (11-8) managed just nine shots in the game, setting a new record for the fewest in a game by a Sidekicks' opponent. Sagu went seven-of-seven on save opportunities and has not allowed a goal in 89 minutes after the Sidekicks defeated Baltimore 7-6 in overtime Saturday. His previous two shutouts came during the 2001 season.
The Sidekicks hold a two-game lead on the San Diego Sockers (10-10) in the MISL Western Division. Dallas hosts the Sockers Saturday January 31 at Reunion Arena at 7:05 p.m. Coverage on KSKY 660 AM begins at 6:50 p.m.
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