Wave Get Socked by San Diego in Game 1 of MASL Playoffs Thursday
April 8, 2022 - Major Arena Soccer League (MASL)
Milwaukee Wave News Release
Hopes were high Thursday night at UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena as the 7-time champion Milwaukee Wave took the field to face the undefeated San Diego Sockers in Game 1 of the MASL Ron Newman Cup Playoffs.
"This is a tough loss to swallow, especially at home," said Head Coach Giuliano Oliviero. "The quality in the Sockers finishing ability was just remarkable. Goalkeeper Boris Pardo was lights out. He got to every shot, even the ones we scored on. He had an amazing performance."
The first Wave goal came in the third quarter from Mario Alvarez to put Milwaukee on the board and Ian Bennett scored late in the fourth quarter on a power play goal.
"Yes, a 9-2 loss looks bad but we feel we can play with San Diego," added Oliviero. "It doesn't feel hopeless but we need to make our own luck in front of the goal. The guys just need to keep their heads up and in the game."
Final Score: Milwaukee Wave 2, San Diego Sockers 9.
Game 2 between Milwaukee and San Diego is set for Sunday night in California. if the Wave can pull out the win, they will force a 15-minute 'Extra Time', Game 3 to see who will advance to the next round.
Game 2/3, Sunday, April 10 - 7:05pm (CST / Milwaukee Time)
Milwaukee Wave at San Diego Sockers from Pechanga Arena San Diego.
You can watch the game LIVE! & for FREE! via MASL.tv
OR...
Join Mascot Brad Beach and members of the Milwaukee Wave team at the Midwest Orthopedic Specialty Hospital Performance Center Café at 7095 S Ballpark Dr. Franklin, WI 53132 for a family fun playoff viewing party.
Doors at 6pm, playoff game at 7pm with fun, prizes and more!
moshperformancecenter.com
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