Wave United Drop Opener, 2-0
May 17, 2003 - A-League (A-League)
Milwaukee Wave United News Release
Milwaukee, WI â The opening minutes of Milwaukee Wave United's home-opener were action packed but Wave United could not stop the powerful combination of Minnesota Thunder's defender Dom Gramenz and forward Marshall Morehead who connected for two goals to beat the Wave United 2-0. The game played at Uihlein Soccer Park in Milwaukee was broadcast live on Fox Sports World in front of a crowd of 3,016.
Having replaced the now defunct Milwaukee Rampage, Wave United begins their inaugural season 0-1 while Minnesota improves to 3-1. Wave United got a late start due to the new team and the ending of the Milwaukee Wave's indoor season and will play a compact schedule throughout the rest of the season.
The first half was dominated largely by Minnesota with seven shots on goal to Milwaukee's three. The Wave United came out strong, but was affected by the red card issued to Anthony Maher in the 25th minute, forcing the Wave United to play shorthanded for the rest of the match. Milwaukee was forced to adjust to a new defensive set and although the team was able to adjust, the Thunder proved to be too much to handle.
Wave United's next home will be Sunday, May 18, at 4:00 pm when it plays an exhibition match against the defending Major League Soccer (MLS) champion Los Angles Galaxy at Uihlein Soccer Park.
First Half Highlights:
1st Minute: Header by Maher just misses over the top of the post
4th Minute: Header by Takawira gathered by Warren
6th Minute: Larkin goes high to get a hand on the ball to clear a shot by Ferruzzi
7th Minute: Larkin dives right to get a hand on the ball and deflect Torres' penalty kick shot
25th Minute: Wave United forward Anthony Maher red-carded for hard tackle on Alvin Hudson
31st Minute: Morehead nets 8-yard volley from Gramenz past Larkin on the near post
45th Minute: Shot by Torres from the top of the penalty box saved by Larkin
Second Half Highlights:
48th Minute: Delevski on the ball on the end-line deflected out by Minnesota defender
64th Minute: Sliding save made by Aldrich on Morehead's drive to the goal
66th Minute: Shot by Ferruzzi off the corner kick saved by Larkin
72nd Minute: Gramenz connects with Morehead who heads the ball down the middle past Larkin
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