The Milwaukee Wave defeated the St. Louis Ambush 20-9Friday night (February 21) at the Family Arena. The win improved the first-place Wave’s record to 15-2 and dropped the Ambush’s record to 4-13.
First quarter goals by J.C. Banks, Marcio Leite and Nicholas Perera gave the Wave a 6-2 lead at the end of the period. Matt Kimball scored the lone tally for St. Louis.
Each team found the back of the net once in the second quarter. Jonathan Greenfield scored for the Wave, while Mike Roach scored for the Ambush in a beautiful maneuver; zig-zagging around Milwaukee players until he was in front of the goalkeeper’s box and in position to send a soft shot into the net.
Milwaukee exploded early in the third quarter with goals by Leite, Perera and Hewerton a minute apart and within the first three minutes of the quarter. Jeff DiMaria answered for St. Louis and Pat McSheehy scored a three-pointer for the Ambush before the Wave responded with goals from Ian Bennett and two from Luan Oliveira to give Milwaukee a 20-9 lead going into the final stanza. Neither team scored in the fourth quarter, closing the door on St. Louis and sealing the win for Milwaukee.
Ambush goalkeeper Jeff Richey made 19 saves on 29 attempts, while Milwaukee goalkeeper Marcel Feenstra saved 10 on 14 chances. The Wave outshot the Ambush 43-33.
The Ambush journey across the state to tangle with the Missouri Comets (10-6) at the Independence Events Center at 7:35 p.m. tomorrow (February 22).
The Ambush, presented by Simmons First National Bank, play their final home game of the season next Thursday, February 27 at 7:35 p.m. at the Family Arena. That night has been designated Retro Night and will feature a Reunion Game of former Ambush, Storm and Steamers legends at halftime Current Ambush players will wear throwback jerseys from the 1992-94 St. Louis Ambush era when they clash with the Comets. Before the Ambush-Comets game, your St. Louis indoor soccer legends will be signing autographs from6:30 to 7:15 on the concourse. Organist Jeremy Boyer will perform live throughout the evening. Live organ music was a staple of the Steamers games in the 1980′s. Boyer is a student of the legendary Ernie Hayes and is currently the organist for the St. Louis Blues and has played at Busch Stadium for the Cardinals. For more information, including the complete list of players who are scheduled to appear, visit stlouisambush.com.
Following the February 27 home finale, the Ambush close out their inaugural season on the road when they visit U.S. Cellular Arena in Milwaukee to square off with the Wave Saturday, March 1 at 6:00 p.m.
