Calgary Mustangs Match Reports by Jason Kmet
August 26, 2004 -- Milwaukee Wave United 4 at Calgary Mustangs 2
The Calgary Mustangs closed out their 2004 with an inconsistent performance against Milwaukee Wave United. Wave United, still in the playoff hunt, took advantage of the Calgary side's lapses and defeated the Mustangs 4 to 2.
Milwaukee started the game in fine fashion with a goal by Joe Hammes off a corner kick play in the opening minutes.
Calgary drew even in the 23rd minute when defender Mike Pavicic unexpectedly made a run from the back to the right flank and received an excellent pass. He made no mistake and put the ball past Jim Larkin.
In the 32nd minute, Milwaukee's Johnny Torres made a great pass to teammate Jamar Beasley. His strong shot beat Lutz Pfannestiel and Wave United regained the lead. Beasley received a yellow card immediately after the goal for removing his shirt during his celebration.
Milwaukee had a good chance in the 35th minute when Calgary's defense broke down, resulting in a couple of Wave United players taking shots that did not quite find the mark.
Calgary nearly tied the game a minute later when Jamie Auvigne crossed the ball in to Ernesto Zapata, but his header when just wide. The half ended with Milwaukee ahead 2 to 1.
Wave United wasted no time getting on the score sheet in the second half. In the 47th minute, Marcelo Fontana's uncontested recovery of a rebound resulted in an easy goal against the flat-footed Calgary defenders.
Mustang Conrad Smith had the ball in some open space in the 58th minute, but his shot from the left wing hit the side netting.
Milwaukee tallied their fourth marker in the 60th minute when Todd Dusosky made a brilliant pass to Matt Schmidt, who had no trouble beating Pfannestiel.
Calgary put a second goal on the board in the 68th minute when captain Geert Brusselers spotted Mesut Mert, who received the pass behind the Wave United defenders. He took full advantage and put the ball in the net.
In the final minutes, Calgary hit the crossbar twice. Aaron Richer's shot hit the bar in the 73rd minute. Nick Reyes was similarly unlucky two minutes later. Brusselers had one last chance in the 84th minute, but Larkin made the save. The game ended Milwaukee 4 Calgary 2.
Calgary ends the year with a 4-18-6 record.
| Lineups: |
| Calgary: Pfannenstiel, Pavicic, Peszneker, Sestito (Richer 68), Auvigne, Holdt, Brusselers, Kolomiets-Raad, Mert (Gillespie 78), Smith (Zuniga 59), Zapata (Reyes 59) |
| Milwaukee: Larkin, Dombrowski, Hammes, Lawrence, Schmidt, Beasley (Burk 50), Fontana, Marcantonio, Torres, Dusosky, Howes |
| Cautions: |
| Calgary: Holdt (43rd) |
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Milwaukee: Beasley (23nd), Torres (54th) |
| Ejections: |
| Calgary: none |
| Milwaukee: none |
| Attendance: unannounced, about 800 |
| Weather: cloudy 15 C |
MUSTANG NOTES: John Castrillon Jr made an early exit from the Mustangs as he has signed for FC Schweinfurt of the German 4th division. Former Calgary Storm midfielder Waldo Dutra also plays for Schweinfurt...The nineteen year old Castillion Jr. was originally expected to resume his studies and soccer career at the University of Alberta with Mustang teammate Jordan Gillespie. Gillespie will return to the Edmonton school alone...Lutz Pfannestiel played every minute of every game this year in the Mustang goal. Word has it that he will ply his trade in New Zealand next...Captain Geert Brusselers may retire from pro football. The 34 year old would like to spend more time in his native Holland with his family. Whether he continues to play or not, he has indicated he likely will not return to Canada next summer...Mesut Mert is actively pursing several playing options in overseas leagues. Most observers would agree that the rookie was the strongest Canadian player on club this year...The Mustangs have begun their season ticket sales for next year...The club hopes to have new turf installed at McMahon Stadium before next season begins..