Wichita Wings Vs. Rochester Lancers - February 18th Game Preview

February 17, 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 Eastern Division opponent the Rochester Lancers this Saturday, February 18th in the Wings final home game of the 2011-2012 season. Kick-off is scheduled to start at 7:35pm (CT) playing out of Hartman Arena.

Rochester returns to Wichita for the second meeting between the two teams this season. The first matchup saw the Wings take a back and forth game into overtime, where Wichita triumphed on a sudden death goal by midfielder Bryan Perez; final score 19-17.

Rochester, coming off a 23-9 loss to Syracuse on February 12th, has playoff hopes on the line as they battle for the second place playoff berth out of the Eastern Division. Rochester, with a record of 8-12, currently holds a half game lead over the Syracuse Silver Knights. Saturday night's game against Wichita is crucial for the Lancers as playoff implications are on the line with only 4 games remaining on Rochester's schedule.

The Wings playoff hopes were dashed when Wichita fell to Central Division rivals the Milwaukee Wave in a final score of 6-3 last Friday night. Milwaukee jumped out to a quick 6-0 lead, but did not find the back of the net in the second half. The only offense Wichita could garner was a 3-point goal by midfielder Angel Rivillo in the presence of a sixth attacker with less than 5 minutes to play.

Wichita will look to sell out their 4th game of the season in front of arguably the best and most passionate crowd in the MISL. The Wings have played arguably better at home this season, and will be looking for one final farewell win in the team's final home game of the 2011-2012 season.

Key Matchup: FWD Marcicio Salles vs MF Jamar Beasley Salles and Beasley both lead their teams in points scored this season. Salles is currently third in the MISL point's race, tallying 22 goals and 11 assists for an accumulation of 59 points. Beasley is currently tenth in the MISL point's race with 20 goals and 10 assists accumulating 51 points. Both players will look to increase their fire power and lead their team to a victory this Saturday night.



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