Heading into their matchup Saturday the Wave and Silver Knights were two teams headed in opposite directions, as the Wave had a seven game winning streak and Syracuse a four game losing streak. The results would be the same, as the Wave came out on top 13-10 extending their winning streak to eight and 9-2 overall.
After both teams exhibited strong defensive play, the Silver Knights finally broke through late in the first quarter as Bryan Perez scored on a power play to give Syracuse a 2-0 lead. They increased their lead early on in the second quarter making it 4-0 on a goal by Neto. The Wave answered as Hewerton scored to make the game 4-2. Syracuse would counter as Bozidar Jelovac put one in the net to give Syracuse a 6-2 lead at half.
The third opened up with Syracuse extending their lead to 8-2 when Jon Gruenewald found the back of the net. The Wave turned up their play near the end of the quarter as Tenzin Rampa and Nick Perera both scored to trim Syracuse’s lead to 8-6 heading into the final quarter. The Wave tied the game at eight early into the fourth quarter when Hewerton scored his second goal of the game. Soon after, the Wave took their first lead of the night on a three point goal by Marcio Leite. A penalty on Jonatan Santos gave Syracuse a power play that they capitalized on when Bryan Perez scored his second goal of the night to put the score at 11-10. Marcelo Fontana would add a two point goal to extend the Wave’s lead to 13-10 and give the Wave a victory.
The Wave’s next game is January 10th at 7:35 p.m. at Missouri. They return home on January 12th to face Baltimore at 6 p.m. Tickets are available at www.milwaukeewave.com or by calling 414.224.9283.
Milwaukee Wave
The Milwaukee Wave professional indoor soccer team is the longest-running professional soccer team in the country. The Wave completed their 28th season by winning their sixth Major Indoor Soccer League championship. Their summer camp program is the largest team-operated program in the country. For more information about the Milwaukee Wave, visit milwaukeewave.com or call 414-224-9283.
MISL
USL acquired the Major Indoor Soccer League (MISL) in May, 2011 and began operating North America’s most storied and tradition-rich professional indoor soccer league for the 2011-12 season. The MISL represents the top level of professional indoor soccer in North America and currently consists of seven franchises. The league roster includes franchises in Baltimore, Kansas City, Milwaukee, Norfolk, Rochester, Syracuse and Wichita. MISL Public Relations - Jay Preble / Nicholas Murray / Seth Witkowicz - Tampa, FL - 813.963.3909 - Twitter: @MISLSoccer
United Soccer Leagues
The USL has become the largest organization of elite-level soccer leagues in North America by building on the vision, commitment, and passion of players, fans and investors. Now in its third decade of operation, USL continues to be a driving force in the growth of soccer in the United States, Canada and Caribbean. USL provides a clearly defined path for the progression of male and female soccer players beginning at the youth level (Super Y-League/Super-20 League), continuing through the amateur level (PDL/W-League) and up to the professional level, both outdoor and indoor (USL PRO/MISL). A platform for countless players to reach for their dreams each year, USL is devoted to developing the sport at the grassroots level in every community across the region.
