MISL 2 Milwaukee Wave

Torres, Burk each score twice as Wave defuses blast 6-1 at U.S. Cellular Arena

December 17, 2004 - Major Indoor Soccer League 2 (MISL 2)
Milwaukee Wave News Release


(Milwaukee, WI) Putting together one of its most dominant efforts of the season, the Milwaukee Wave improved its Major Indoor Soccer League (MISL) best record to 9-3 with a 6-1 won over the defending champion Baltimore Blast Friday night (12/17) at U.S. Cellular Arena in Milwaukee, WI. The Wave has now defeated the Blast (4-8) two-out-of-three so far this season, with one more meeting scheduled between the clubs on April 24 in Milwaukee.

Although Baltimore struck first on a goal by P.J. Wakefield at 5:51 of the first quarter, the Blast had few scoring opportunities throughout the rest of the contest. The Wave controlled possession for most of the match as it out-shot Baltimore 42-19.

Kevin Burk scored Milwaukee's first goal at 7:55 of the first period off an assist from Joe Hammes. Burk started a three-goal run to the end of the period when rolled a left-footer past Blast goalkeeper Brian Rowland from the top of the penalty area to even the score at 1-1. Angel Rivillo tallied at 9:35 to put the Wave ahead 2-1, while Johnny Torres converted on a power play from Troy Dusosky at 11:33 of the first to make it 3-1.

Torres scored again early in the second quarter (3:10) to continue the Wave's scoring surge. After a scoreless third quarter, Burk registered his second goal at 1:21 of the fourth period to make it 5-1. Greg Howes capped off the scoring with blast just outside the penalty area at 6:15 of the fourth to account for the final score.

Nick Vorberg (7-1) stopped 5-of-6 shots faced to record the victory as he garnered his second 6-1 triumph over the Blast this season. Baltimore's Brian Rowland (2-3) posted an MISL season high 27 saves (of 33 shots faced) in taking the loss.

The Wave gets back in action tomorrow night (Saturday, 12/18, 6:05 PM CST) when it battles the Philadelphia Kixx at Wachovia Spectrum in Philadelphia, PA. The game can be heard live on www.milwaukeewave.com as well as 540 AM, WRRD ("The Word").

The Wave's next home game is Friday, December 31, 1:05 PM when it hosts the Chicago Storm in the annual New Year's Eve Day game here at U.S. Cellular Arena. That's also Piggly Wiggly Family 4-Pack Day, with packages including four tickets, four hot dogs and four sodas available for just $50 (must be ordered in advance through the Wave Office – call 414-224-WAVE). Other festivities include a free show by the Booze Brothers, with the first 2500 fans receiving free Booze Brothers sunglasses.

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