Milwaukee Wave News Release - www.milwaukeewave.com
Sunday, November 27, 2011
MILWAUKEE, Wisc. - The Milwaukee Wave’s balanced team-scoring approach proved enough for the Wave to hold onto the victory against the Wichita Wings Sunday at U.S. Cellular Arena. Six players scored for the Wave while the defense held the Wings scoreless for three quarters, giving the Wave just enough for a 13-10 win. The Wave remain the MISL’s lone undefeated team at 4-0.
The first quarter was an intense, evenly matched struggle filled with fouls and penalty cards. The Wave were whistled for three fouls and two cards, while the Wings had two fouls and a card. The only scoring of the quarter came from Ian Bennett’s three-point goal with an assist from Joe Hammes.
The Wave applied offensive pressure early in the second quarter scoring three goals in 54 seconds. First, Marcio Leite chipped a shot over the head of the Wings goalkeeper, Sanaldo Carvalho. Hewerton scored quickly after a crisp, cross-field pass by Josh Rife, and J.P.Rodrigues finished a pass from Bennett with a flying header over the Wings goalkeeper giving the Wave a 9-0 lead. Milwaukee continued to move the ball nicely with Evan McNeley capitalizing on a Greg Howes pass making it 11-0. The Wave’s defensive held the Wings scoreless the entire half.
The Wave continued their stifling defense, lead by goalkeeper Nick Vorberg, in the third quarter, continuing to hold the Wings scoreless. The Wave added another goal by Rodrigues to close the third quarter up 13-0.
The Wings continued to battle and got on the board early in the fourth quarter with a goal by Bryan Perez which was quickly followed by another Wings goal from Jamar Beasley. The fouls and penalties continued throughout the second half of play, with the Wave unable to capitalize on a two-man advantage.
The Wings continued to plug away at the Wave’s lead when they added a sixth attacker. Goals were scored by Frederico Moojen, Perez, and Carlos Farias, bringing the Wings to within three points at 13-10. Although the Wings defense held the Wave scoreless in the second half, the Wave were able to pull out a 13-10 victory.
UPCOMING WAVE SCHEDULE:
Friday, December 2 vs. Missouri, 7 p.m. CT
Saturday, December 10 vs. Rochester, 6 p.m. CT
Friday, December 16 vs. Wichita, 7 p.m. CT