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Sounders suprised in Calgary

August 1, 2004 - USL First Division (USL-1)
Seattle Sounders News Release


Calgary, ALB- The Seattle Sounders began a two-game road trip north of the border with a, 3-0, loss to the Calgary Mustangs in A-League action Sunday at McMahon Stadium.

The setback drops Seattle's record to 8-10-4, but still one point ahead of Milwaukee in the battle for the fourth and final playoff spot in the Western Conference. They also dropped both games in Calgary this season, being outscored by a 5-1 margin.

A rather indifferent Sounder side failed to control possession much of the first half. In fact, it was Calgary who got on the board first only twelve minutes into the match.

The Sounders failed to gain possession of a ball just inside their 18-yard box. Defender Scott Jenkins attempted to head a ball back to his goalkeeper, Preston Burpo. After an awkward bounce, the ball ended up on the chest of the Mustangs Damir Jesic. Jesic left-footed a low ball through the legs of defender Zach Scott and into the net.

Two minutes later the Sounders thought they netted the equalizer. Kevin Sakuda gathered a 50/50 ball and sent a low shot toward Lutz Pfannentiel's goal. Sean Michael Callahan met the ball with his right foot and beat Pfannentiel. However the goal was called back due to a Sounders offside.

The home side extended their lead to 2-0 in the 32nd minute courtesy of a rocket from Mesut Mert. After a Sounders giveaway in their end of the pitch, Mert collected the loose ball and sent a 40-yard bomb over Burpo's head.

While the Sounders second half effort created a few opportunities in the offensive third, they still could not dent the Mustangs defense. A Jonathan Bolanos free kick from 25 yards went over the bar as did a Zach Scott header off a corner kick.

Calgary finally salted away the win as Jesic scored his second of the match in stoppage time at the end of regulation.

The Sounders road trip through Alberta continues tomorrow in Edmonton before they return home to Qwest Field on Saturday to host the Minnesota Thunder on August 7th at 7:00 p.m.



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