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Wave Hold Off Wings to Extend Winning Streak to 13

January 25, 2013 - Major Indoor Soccer League (MISL)
Milwaukee Wave News Release


(Milwaukee, WI) - The Wave held off a fourth quarter attack by the Wings to extend their winning streak to a franchise record 13 games. Hewerton's game winning hat trick goal with just under five minutes left in the game gave the Wave the win.

The Wave took the lead on a goal by Hewerton late in the first quarter. Luan Oliveira doubled the Wave's lead in the second quarter making it 4-0. The Wave's defense continued to hold the Wings at bay. Nick Perera followed up Oliveira's shot scoring on the rebound giving the Wave a 6-0 lead going into the half.

The Wings go on the board quickly as Kevin Ten Eyck found the back of the net cutting the Wave's lead to 6-2. Perera scored his second goal of the night as the Wave took an 8-2 lead. Hewerton finished a restart increasing the lead to 10-2 with his second goal of the night. The Wings began their attack as Chris Lemons scored followed by a Fred Moojen goal cutting the Wave's lead to 10-6. Lemons added another goal to bring the Wings to within two. Daniel Villegas added a goal as the Wings scored eight unanswered points tieing the game at 10-10. Hewerton completed his hat trick which would prove to be the game winning goal extending the Wave's winning streak to 13.

The Wave play next on Sunday against the Soul (7-11) at 3 pm at the U.S. Cellular Arena. The two teams have faced off four times already, with the Wave coming out on top in each. The Children's Hospital of Wisconsin is the BMO Harris Bank Jersey Program charity for the game. The game will be sponsored by El Rey Foods, Lamers Bus Lines, and WKLH. Special ticket packages available for Faith & Family Night and Hispanic Night. Fans can also take advantage of a special Chipotle dinner and a game. It includes four burritos, sodas, and game tickets For more information on tickets visit www.milwaukeewave.com or call 414.224.9283.

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