Wichita Wings Vs. Milwaukee Wave - January 26th Game Preview
January 25, 2012 - Major Indoor Soccer League (MISL)
Wichita Wings News Release
WICHITA, Kan. - The Wichita Wings of the Major Indoor Soccer League (MISL) will play host to the Milwaukee Wave on Thursday, January 26th in the two team's third straight matchup in two weeks. Kick-off is scheduled to start at 7:05pm (CT) at Hartman Arena.
Wichita and Milwaukee are no strangers to one another having already played each other five times this season, with a home-and-home series still remaining. Milwaukee leads the series 4-1, four of which games have been played within one goal. Wichita must take a win from Milwaukee to keep them in the chase to catch the Missouri Comets for the last playoff spot in the Central Division.
The Wichita Wings played host to the Milwaukee Wave in a weekend double-header last weekend with both teams walking away with a win. Friday night's game was a battle of will and resilience as both teams fought to see who could outlast the other. Down 16-9 midway through the third quarter, the Wings went to work with uncontested goals from Victor Quiroz (2), Jamar Beasley, and Kevin Ten Eyck. The Ten Eyck goal, a three pointer scored with two minutes remaining in the fourth, sealed the win for the Wings with a final score of 18-16.
Saturday night's second round matchup shaped up much differently. A tactical defensively game, both teams lacked a certain energy, likely due to the game played the night before. Unlike Friday night, the score stayed relatively low throughout the game. Down 9-6 with four minutes left in the fourth quarter, Wichita pulled their Goalkeeper Sanaldo Carvalho for a sixth attacker, but ultimately could not find the back of the net. Milwaukee walked away with the win leaving Wichita even hungrier for their second win over the Wave.
Key Matchup: Jamar Beasley vs Greg Howes Beasley lead the Wings with 7 points in the weekend doubleheader and continues to be the Wings leading point getter with 47. Greg Howes recorded 9 points over the weekend and is currently second in the points standing for the Wave with 36. Each will play a crucial part of every offensive possession as both look to lead their respective team to victory.
Player to Watch: Alargie Jobe Jobe has missed the last three games due to a hamstring injury, but has hit the practice field running and looking to return to goal scoring form. Jobe is currently seventh on the Wings points list, but with an injury to Freddy Moojen, Jobe must step in and put forth a great scoring output.
To keep up with all the latest Wings news, and to purchase your tickets for the January 26th game, visit www.wichitawingsindoorsoccer.com and be sure to follow the team's social media domination on Facebook, Twitter, Foursquare and Gowalla.
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