Archived Gameday Blog: Men's soccer vs. UW-Parkside

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 Men's Soccer vs. UW-Parkside Gameday Blog(08/24/2009) 
3:48
Rudy Nigl: 
Welcome to the Gameday Blog for today's exhibition match between the Badgers and UW-Parkside at the McClimon Complex.
Monday August 24, 2009 3:48 Rudy Nigl
3:48
Rudy Nigl: 
We're set to kick off a little before 4 p.m. and there are a few fans already in place for the start of 2009's first game.
Monday August 24, 2009 3:48 Rudy Nigl
3:50
Brian Mason: 
We will play a full 90-minute game and likely will add an additional period on to the end of the match, depending on how close we run to the UW women's team game at 7 p.m.
Monday August 24, 2009 3:50 Brian Mason
3:52
Brian Mason: 
National anthem time
Monday August 24, 2009 3:52 Brian Mason
3:54
Brian Mason: 
This is the Badgers' exhibition opener, but Parkside enters the game off a matchup with Northwestern last Thursday in which they held a 2-1 lead over the Wildcats at the end of regulation. The game ended up a 2-2 tie after the teams played an agreed-upon extra session
Monday August 24, 2009 3:54 Brian Mason
3:55
Brian Mason: 
Here's a look at the Badgers' starting lineup:
Horwath
Miller
Lorenz
Cooper
Ozbay
Bultman
Conklin
Waspi
Nichols
Spohn
Roos
Monday August 24, 2009 3:55 Brian Mason
3:58
Brian Mason: 
Two quick fouls on Parkside and a direct kick by Lorenz is blocked, then his rebound shot is wide
Monday August 24, 2009 3:58 Brian Mason
4:00
Brian Mason: 
Corner kick by Parkside is deflected by Horwath in the UW goal
Monday August 24, 2009 4:00 Brian Mason
4:00
Brian Mason: 
A new look for Alex in goal this year ... neon yellow the prominant color on his keeper's jersey
Monday August 24, 2009 4:00 Brian Mason
4:01
Brian Mason: 
Another corner attempt snuffed out by the Badgers
Monday August 24, 2009 4:01 Brian Mason
4:01
Brian Mason: 
Badgers look to attack now
Monday August 24, 2009 4:01 Brian Mason
4:02
Brian Mason: 
A wide shot for the Rangers
Monday August 24, 2009 4:02 Brian Mason
4:08
Brian Mason: 
No one really able to extablish much in the way of sustained possession so far
Monday August 24, 2009 4:08 Brian Mason
4:08
Brian Mason: 
We're working on getting the live stats issues with GameTracker resolved right now
Monday August 24, 2009 4:08 Brian Mason
4:17
Brian Mason: 
Looks like the live stats are up and running now
Monday August 24, 2009 4:17 Brian Mason
4:19
Brian Mason: 
First sub of the game for Parkside ... Tim Thao in for Adrian Magana
Monday August 24, 2009 4:19 Brian Mason
4:20
Brian Mason: 
Spohn serves it in to Roos for a nice flick to Ozbay ... the freshman puts it wide left of the goal
Monday August 24, 2009 4:20 Brian Mason
4:20
Brian Mason: 
Good sequence for the Badgers, though
Monday August 24, 2009 4:20 Brian Mason
4:21
Brian Mason: 
Dennis Orellana in for Parkside now, replacing Jose Alfaro
Monday August 24, 2009 4:21 Brian Mason
4:21
Brian Mason: 
Another sub for Parkside ... it's Spencer Bursten for Cyril Simmons
Monday August 24, 2009 4:21 Brian Mason
4:23
Brian Mason: 
Foul on Spohn
Monday August 24, 2009 4:23 Brian Mason
4:24
Brian Mason: 
Kinkade Lo subs in for Jon Bebeau
Monday August 24, 2009 4:24 Brian Mason
4:24
Brian Mason: 
for Parkside
Monday August 24, 2009 4:24 Brian Mason
4:25
Brian Mason: 
Save for Horwath on a shot by Bursten
Monday August 24, 2009 4:25 Brian Mason
4:27
Brian Mason: 
Roos alone on a through ball but loses out over the end line
Monday August 24, 2009 4:27 Brian Mason
4:27
Brian Mason: 
Monasterio checks in for Ozbay
Monday August 24, 2009 4:27 Brian Mason
4:30
Brian Mason: 
Badgers setting things up at midfield
Monday August 24, 2009 4:30 Brian Mason
4:30
Brian Mason: 
Nice takeaway for Bursten of Parkside and a wide (really wide) shot by Niklas Boedts
Monday August 24, 2009 4:30 Brian Mason
4:33
Brian Mason: 
Flick header for Lorenz off a serve by Roos, saved by Lieberman
Monday August 24, 2009 4:33 Brian Mason
4:33
Brian Mason: 
Nice look for the Badgers there
Monday August 24, 2009 4:33 Brian Mason
4:36
Brian Mason: 
Collin Monahan in for Parkside
Monday August 24, 2009 4:36 Brian Mason
4:36
Brian Mason: 
Rangers on the attack off a throw-in
Monday August 24, 2009 4:36 Brian Mason
4:37
Brian Mason: 
A foul on Lorenz breaks up a nice run for the Badgers in front of the Parkside goal
Monday August 24, 2009 4:37 Brian Mason
4:40
Brian Mason: 
Roos loses another ball over the end line on a through ball
Monday August 24, 2009 4:40 Brian Mason
4:40
Brian Mason: 
Tough break
Monday August 24, 2009 4:40 Brian Mason
4:41
Brian Mason: 
Corner for Spohn
Monday August 24, 2009 4:41 Brian Mason
4:41
Brian Mason: 
Cooper gets a head on it, but the ball sails high over the goal
Monday August 24, 2009 4:41 Brian Mason
4:44
Brian Mason: 
It's halftime, and we're still scoreless
Monday August 24, 2009 4:44 Brian Mason
4:44
Brian Mason: 
I'll be back for the start of the second half
Monday August 24, 2009 4:44 Brian Mason
4:49
Brian Mason: 
Looking at the first half stats, the Badgers posted a 10-7 lead in shots, including five by Lorenz, who tallied both the Badgers' shots on goal
Monday August 24, 2009 4:49 Brian Mason
4:50
Brian Mason: 
Otherwise, things were pretty even -- six fouls and three corner kicks apiece
Monday August 24, 2009 4:50 Brian Mason
4:51
Brian Mason: 
Horwath made three saves in the first half, with two for Lieberman in the Parkside goal
Monday August 24, 2009 4:51 Brian Mason
4:54
Brian Mason: 
Ready for the second half ... Badgers will come out with the same lineup they left the field with at the half
Monday August 24, 2009 4:54 Brian Mason
4:55
[Comment From jimjim: ] 
Unfortunately I love in Indiana!! How is Bucky suppose to fare this year?
Monday August 24, 2009 4:55 jim
4:56
Brian Mason: 
The Badgers were picked to finish in a tie for fifth in the Big Ten, but they return seven starters and have a core of eight seniors. The group has already said their goal is to make the NCAA Tournament.
Monday August 24, 2009 4:56 Brian Mason
4:57
[Comment From jimjim: ] 
I mean live in indy NOT LOVE!!!! I LOVE MADISON!!!
Monday August 24, 2009 4:57 jim
4:57
Brian Mason: 
That's what we like to hear!
Monday August 24, 2009 4:57 Brian Mason
4:59
Brian Mason: 
Great ball from Jon Bebeau for Parkside ... a perfect serve into the far post for Simmons. His header goes just wide
Monday August 24, 2009 4:59 Brian Mason
5:01
Brian Mason: 
Nice ball by Miller into Monasterio that got broken up
Monday August 24, 2009 5:01 Brian Mason
5:01
Brian Mason: 
Badgers lose possession but get the ball right back
Monday August 24, 2009 5:01 Brian Mason
5:02
[Comment From jimjim: ] 
Any games on uwbadgers.com that will be seen?
Monday August 24, 2009 5:02 jim
5:03
Brian Mason: 
Unfortunately not at this point. We don't have the infrastructure at the McClimon Complex to support live streaming of games. You can access live stats, however via GameTracker: javascript:%20window.open('http://www.cstv.com/gametracker/launch/?event=812334&school=wis&sport=msoccer&',%20'msoccerGameTracker',%20'toolbar=no,width=976,height=700');%20void('');
Monday August 24, 2009 5:03 Brian Mason
5:04
Brian Mason: 
Ozbay checks in for Roos who comes off injured
Monday August 24, 2009 5:04 Brian Mason
5:04
Brian Mason: 
Nothing serious, though
Monday August 24, 2009 5:04 Brian Mason
5:07
Brian Mason: 
Jon Rzepka and Danny Ahlering check in for the Badgers ... Conklin and Bultman come off
Monday August 24, 2009 5:07 Brian Mason
5:08
Brian Mason: 
Spohn set to take a corner for the Badgers
Monday August 24, 2009 5:08 Brian Mason
5:08
Brian Mason: 
Nichols gets a head on it, but nothing in the direction of the goal
Monday August 24, 2009 5:08 Brian Mason
5:08
[Comment From Bill in GBBill in GB: ] 
Looking forward to see the Badgers play UWGB in Green Bay on October 14
Monday August 24, 2009 5:08 Bill in GB
5:09
Brian Mason: 
Should be a fun one ... the in-state games are always good and the Phoenix wil lbe looking to make up for last year's loss to the Badgers
Monday August 24, 2009 5:09 Brian Mason
5:09
Brian Mason: 
Free kick coming for Parkside
Monday August 24, 2009 5:09 Brian Mason
5:10
Brian Mason: 
Alfaro serves it in and can't get a foot on it for a good shot off the rebound
Monday August 24, 2009 5:10 Brian Mason
5:11
Brian Mason: 
28 minutes to go in regulation, and we're on pace for a repeat of last year's 0-0 tie between these two teams
Monday August 24, 2009 5:11 Brian Mason
5:12
Brian Mason: 
Bursten and Austin Robb check in for Parkside
Monday August 24, 2009 5:12 Brian Mason
5:13
Brian Mason: 
For the Badgers, Bryan Gerster checks in for Miller
Monday August 24, 2009 5:13 Brian Mason
5:13
Brian Mason: 
Also for the Badgers, Colin Mani in for Nichols
Monday August 24, 2009 5:13 Brian Mason
5:14
Brian Mason: 
Keeper change for the Badgers, as Jamal Habibi checks in for Horwath
Monday August 24, 2009 5:14 Brian Mason
5:14
Brian Mason: 
Unlimited subs allowed today, so both coaches are taking advantage and mixing up their combinations
Monday August 24, 2009 5:14 Brian Mason
5:15
Brian Mason: 
Offside on Lorenz ... he's been extremely active at the top of the formation for the Badgers in their hybrid take on the 4-3-3
Monday August 24, 2009 5:15 Brian Mason
5:16
Brian Mason: 
Free kick coming for the Badgers ... Rzepka will take it
Monday August 24, 2009 5:16 Brian Mason
5:16
Brian Mason: 
Great serve to Waspi, but his header clanks off the near post
Monday August 24, 2009 5:16 Brian Mason
5:17
Brian Mason: 
Wow. What a close call for the Badgers ... great set piece almost comes up big
Monday August 24, 2009 5:17 Brian Mason
5:18
Brian Mason: 
Great ball by Lorenz from the other side of mid-field to Ozbay for a 1v1 attack on the goal
Monday August 24, 2009 5:18 Brian Mason
5:18
Brian Mason: 
Nothing comes of it ,as Ozbay gets tripped up
Monday August 24, 2009 5:18 Brian Mason
5:19
Brian Mason: 
Bultman checks back into the game for Waspi who gets some congratulations at the bench after his great chance
Monday August 24, 2009 5:19 Brian Mason
5:20
Brian Mason: 
Max Wilson gets in on the action, replacing Spohn
Monday August 24, 2009 5:20 Brian Mason
5:21
Brian Mason: 
Corner for the Badgers ... Rzepka will take it
Monday August 24, 2009 5:21 Brian Mason
5:22
Brian Mason: 
Nice ball by Rzepka into Cooper, whose header is saved
Monday August 24, 2009 5:22 Brian Mason
5:22
Brian Mason: 
Free kick for the Rangers ... dangerous situation for the Badgers
Monday August 24, 2009 5:22 Brian Mason
5:23
Brian Mason: 
Broken up nicely by the Badgers ... Parkside gets a corner
Monday August 24, 2009 5:23 Brian Mason
5:25
Brian Mason: 
Rzepka's been impressive in the middle of the formation since he checked in ... very active on both ends of the field
Monday August 24, 2009 5:25 Brian Mason
5:29
Brian Mason: 
Corner for Rzepka, his serve is headed by Wilson but it is blocked
Monday August 24, 2009 5:29 Brian Mason
5:30
Brian Mason: 
Shot by Thao sails well wide of the UW goal
Monday August 24, 2009 5:30 Brian Mason
5:37
Brian Mason: 
Another corner for Rzepka is broken up in front of the Rangers' goal
Monday August 24, 2009 5:37 Brian Mason
5:39
Brian Mason: 
Corner for Parkside with 30 seconds left
Monday August 24, 2009 5:39 Brian Mason
5:39
Brian Mason: 
Cleared by the Badgers
Monday August 24, 2009 5:39 Brian Mason
5:40
Brian Mason: 
That's it for regulation ... we will be adding extra time, just not sure how much yet
Monday August 24, 2009 5:40 Brian Mason
5:41
Brian Mason: 
One 10-minute period coming up next
Monday August 24, 2009 5:41 Brian Mason
5:49
Brian Mason: 
Yellow card on Rzepka on a foul call in the near corner ... Parkside's corner kick deflected
Monday August 24, 2009 5:49 Brian Mason
5:51
Brian Mason: 
Another corner kick broken up by the Badgers
Monday August 24, 2009 5:51 Brian Mason
5:52
Brian Mason: 
Rzepka on a corner kick for UW
Monday August 24, 2009 5:52 Brian Mason
5:54
Brian Mason: 
Free kick coming by Rzepka ... blocked
Monday August 24, 2009 5:54 Brian Mason
5:55
Brian Mason: 
GOAL for Gerster on a nice ball served into the near post by Rzepka and headed to Gerster's feet by Ozbay for a point-blank shot
Monday August 24, 2009 5:55 Brian Mason
5:57
Brian Mason: 
A corner by Parkside goes to the far corner ... no harm for UW
Monday August 24, 2009 5:57 Brian Mason
5:59
Brian Mason: 
That's it ... Badgers take it, 1-0!
Monday August 24, 2009 5:59 Brian Mason
6:06
Brian Mason: 
Thanks for following along and look for complete post-game coverage on UWBadgers.com
Monday August 24, 2009 6:06 Brian Mason
6:06