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Storm get out fast, defeat Wave, 16-8

March 24, 2007 - Major Indoor Soccer League 2 (MISL 2)
Milwaukee Wave News Release


CHICAGO (March 24, 2007) - The Wave's hopes of continuing a postseason run that began in 1993-94 took a serious hit here Saturday, as the surging Chicago Storm rolled over them 19-8 in a Major Indoor Soccer League game.

The Wave (13-14) now trail the Storm (15-12) by two games with just three to play in a race for the final playoff spot. Baltimore was 15-12 heading into a contest later Saturday against Philadelphia. Milwaukee has not missed the postseason since Head Coach Keith Tozer's first seaon with the team in 1992-93.

The loss of starting goalkeeper Nick Vorberg earlier this week to a season-ending calf injury pressed Brett Phillips into action Saturday. Phillips had not practiced much in the last three weeks after injuring a wrist, and both he and the defense were unable to slow the Storm, who have now won five in a row.

It was 7-0 at halftime and 16-0 before Johnny Torres finally got the Wave on the board with 11:52 left and the sixth attacker already on the field. Milwaukee didn't quit, however, and climbed within 16-8 with just less than 7 minutes remaining with Mario Bollella put the ball into his own net. But it was too far for the Wave to climb back. Guiliano Oliviero was credited with that goal and scored one of his own for the Wave.

Chicago added insult to injury when Randy Soderman took a shot toward the empty net from his own penalty area. It rolled slowly, slowly toward the net with sixth attacker Joe Hammes giving chase. He dove at the end but couldn't prevent the Storm's third 3-pointer of the game with 43 seconds left.

The Wave kept the margin manageable for most of the first two periods, but with 23 seconds left, Lady Luck didn't just desert the Wave. She smashed the window of their truck with a baseball bat, maxed out the credit cards and drove off with their best friend.

On a restart from outside the 3-point line at the right boards, Chicago's Randy Soderman drove a ball to the boards by the near post. No Storm players were available for the rebound, but the ball struck Greg Howes and dribbled slowly past a helpless Phillips. The 3-pointer made it 7-0.

The Wave conclude the home portion of their regular season at 1 p.m. Sunday against the Philadephia KiXX. It's Fan Appreciation Day, and close to 7,000 fans are expected for a day of giveaways, contests and high-energy soccer. Stick around after the game and get autographs from players down on the field.

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