MISL 2 Milwaukee Wave

Wave Fall to Detroit in Second Half

Published on January 12, 2007 under Major Indoor Soccer League 2 (MISL 2)
Milwaukee Wave News Release


PLYMOUTH, MI (Jan. 12, 2007) - Keeper Nick Vorberg and the Milwaukee Wave blanked the Detroit Ignition in the first half on Friday, continuing a stretch of excellent defense.

But in the third period at Compuware Arena, the Ignition scored six points in the first 5 minutes and nine overall, on the way to a 14-6 victory over the Wave.

In the teams' first two games this year, on Dec. 9-10, the Wave (6-7) scored 36 points and swept the series. They were less potent on Friday, held to their lowest point total of the season.

The game was the 1,000th of Wave Coach Keith Tozer's indoor career, including post-season play.

Vorberg recorded seven saves in the first period alone to keep the Wave in a scoreless game. Rookie Tyrone Gordon, a graduate of Milwaukee Vincent High School, finally broke through for the Wave with 10:40 remaining in the second quarter. He stole the ball from defender Bill Sedgewick and walked in on keeper Sanaldo.

That's how the half ended, with Milwaukee having given up just six points in the last six quarters. But just 42 seconds into the third quarter, Novi Marojevic scored on an assist from league leading scorer Jamar Beasley, and the Ignition were off and running.

Gordon pulled Milwaukee within 6-4 with his second goal of the game and third of the season with 7:26 left in the period. Another rookie, Marcio Leite, extended his scoring streak to seven games with the assist.

After a 3-point goal by Matt Apple stretched the lead to 9-4, Greg Howes fired in a 2-pointer on a restart with 4:01 remaining in the game. Seconds later, Milwaukee was given a 2-minute penalty for too many men on the field, slowing the Wave's momentum, and the Ignition tallied two late goals.

With his goal, Howes passed teammate Todd Dusosky with 39 points to take over second in the MISL Puma Points standings. Dusosky's 38-game regular season scoring streak came to an end.

Vorberg had 18 saves for Milwaukee.

The Wave return home Sunday to conclude a home-and-home weekend with the Ignition at 1:05 p.m. at U.S. Cellular Arena. Sunday, Jan. 14. Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin presents Workout with the Wave and Team Picture Card Day on that day. The first 200 kids through the door can participate in an on-field clinic from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Also, the first 5,000 fans will receive a 2006-07 Team Picture Card courtesy of Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin. Tickets are available by calling (414) 224-9283, at all Ticketmaster outlets or by visiting www.ticketmaster.com.

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