Archived Gameday Blog: Men's soccer vs. Milwaukee

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 Men's Soccer Gameday Blog vs. Milwaukee(11/05/2009) 
6:47
Brian Mason: 
Welcome to the Gameday Blog and coverage of tonight's match between the Badgers and Milwaukee
Thursday November 5, 2009 6:47 Brian Mason
6:48
Brian Mason: 
The Badgers enter this one in need of a win to keep their NCAA tournament hopes afloat, as they come into the game with a 6-8-2 overall record.

Milwaukee enters the match at 3-11-2 and are in the midst of a four-game losing streak
Thursday November 5, 2009 6:48 Brian Mason
6:49
Brian Mason: 
We're about 12 minutes out from the start, and I'll be back in a few minutes with lineups and some other notes
Thursday November 5, 2009 6:49 Brian Mason
6:54
Brian Mason: 
The big change for the Badgers heading into this one is the absence of normal starting back Aaron Nichols, who injured his leg in training
Thursday November 5, 2009 6:54 Brian Mason
6:57
Brian Mason: 
The Badgers' lineup, with Nichols sidelined, looks like this:

GK: Horwath
D: Bultman, Conklin, Mani, Ahlering
MF: Miller, Wilson, Waspi, Rzepka
F: Lorenz, Roos
Thursday November 5, 2009 6:57 Brian Mason
6:58
Brian Mason: 
National anthem time
Thursday November 5, 2009 6:58 Brian Mason
7:04
Brian Mason: 
Underway now
Thursday November 5, 2009 7:04 Brian Mason
7:04
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Deep ball cleared out by Conklin in the back ...
Thursday November 5, 2009 7:04 Brian Mason
7:05
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Conklin puts another one out over the end line and it's a corner for UWM
Thursday November 5, 2009 7:05 Brian Mason
7:05
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Good ball served in and Mani clears on the third bounce
Thursday November 5, 2009 7:05 Brian Mason
7:06
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Badgers moving up now after a missed offensive opportunity for the Panthers
Thursday November 5, 2009 7:06 Brian Mason
7:06
Brian Mason: 
We're about 3 minutes in and the Badgers have yet to possess in the UWM half
Thursday November 5, 2009 7:06 Brian Mason
7:07
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.... and now Lorenz sends a deep ball that gets by Roos and it's a goal kick for the Panthers
Thursday November 5, 2009 7:07 Brian Mason
7:07
Brian Mason: 
That run was short-lived for the Badgers
Thursday November 5, 2009 7:07 Brian Mason
7:07
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Free kick coming for UWM from about 35 yards out
Thursday November 5, 2009 7:07 Brian Mason
7:08
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Launched high over the cross bar, and a goal kick coming for Horwath
Thursday November 5, 2009 7:08 Brian Mason
7:08
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but Ahlering takes it
Thursday November 5, 2009 7:08 Brian Mason
7:08
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Free kick for Conklin just past midfield
Thursday November 5, 2009 7:08 Brian Mason
7:09
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Too tall for Roos but Rzepka gets it at his feet and has a decent look at the goal deflected clear
Thursday November 5, 2009 7:09 Brian Mason
7:09
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Throw in for UW played back toward midfield
Thursday November 5, 2009 7:09 Brian Mason
7:10
Brian Mason: 
Panthers control it now and Conklin clears the run
Thursday November 5, 2009 7:10 Brian Mason
7:11
Brian Mason: 
Waspi with a nice takeaway on the far side and puts a ball through to Roos at the far corner. .. cleared by UWM
Thursday November 5, 2009 7:11 Brian Mason
7:11
Brian Mason: 
Neither team has had a good chance yet, but the Badgers have picked up the intensity over the past few minutes
Thursday November 5, 2009 7:11 Brian Mason
7:11
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Rzepka with a look that gets blocked
Thursday November 5, 2009 7:11 Brian Mason
7:12
Brian Mason: 
Coming up on 9 minutes into the first half, still scoreless
Thursday November 5, 2009 7:12 Brian Mason
7:13
Brian Mason: 
Panthers in no hurry to move the ball out of the back ... they finally get it forward and the Badgers clear
Thursday November 5, 2009 7:13 Brian Mason
7:13
Brian Mason: 
Neither team has looked very organized on the offensive end so far
Thursday November 5, 2009 7:13 Brian Mason
7:14
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Roos with a pass to Miller who holds and has his cross attempt stuffed
Thursday November 5, 2009 7:14 Brian Mason
7:15
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That was well-organized possession for the Badgers ... they must be listening
Thursday November 5, 2009 7:15 Brian Mason
7:15
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Waspi gets throw aside at midfield, but no call
Thursday November 5, 2009 7:15 Brian Mason
7:15
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Horwath collects the UWM run and boots it into the Badgers' attacking third
Thursday November 5, 2009 7:15 Brian Mason
7:16
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Free kick for Lorenz from thej near side, about 25 yards out
Thursday November 5, 2009 7:16 Brian Mason
7:16
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Wilson had a chance at the header but couldn't get it through traffic
Thursday November 5, 2009 7:16 Brian Mason
7:17
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Nice serve in by Mani and a well-placed header by Lorenz that Shakon knocks clear of the goal
Thursday November 5, 2009 7:17 Brian Mason
7:17
Brian Mason: 
Lorenz serves in the corner and it's cleared by UWM ... nice job of placing the kick by Scotty, but the Badgers just couldn't get a ball down
Thursday November 5, 2009 7:17 Brian Mason
7:18
Brian Mason: 
Miller with a line-drive shot from 15 yards curves into Shakon's grasp for a save
Thursday November 5, 2009 7:18 Brian Mason
7:18
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That was a nice combo on a run by Roos that he kicked back to Miller, who was in great position for the chance
Thursday November 5, 2009 7:18 Brian Mason
7:18
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Lorenz called offside on a run off teh free kick
Thursday November 5, 2009 7:18 Brian Mason
7:18
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Off the goal kick, that is
Thursday November 5, 2009 7:18 Brian Mason
7:19
Brian Mason: 
Dangerous chance there for UWM and it's cleared by Nichols ... nice run up the near side and a good ball right at the front of the frame
Thursday November 5, 2009 7:19 Brian Mason
7:20
Brian Mason: 
Horwath collects the ensuing corner kick by the Panthers
Thursday November 5, 2009 7:20 Brian Mason
7:21
Brian Mason: 
Wasn't Nichols on the clearance, it was Conklin
Thursday November 5, 2009 7:21 Brian Mason
7:21
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My bad ... was just talking about Nichols and my fingers followed suit
Thursday November 5, 2009 7:21 Brian Mason
7:22
Brian Mason: 
We're 18 minutes in and still scoreless
Thursday November 5, 2009 7:22 Brian Mason
7:23
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Foul gives the Badgers a fee kick just on ttheir side of midfield
Thursday November 5, 2009 7:23 Brian Mason
7:24
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Played forward to Lorenz, but Scotty cant' get there before it's bounced out by a UWM defender
Thursday November 5, 2009 7:24 Brian Mason
7:25
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Rzepka had a run up the far side and it's cleared out to give the Badgers a corner
Thursday November 5, 2009 7:25 Brian Mason
7:25
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Lorenz will take it
Thursday November 5, 2009 7:25 Brian Mason
7:25
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Saved by Shakon ... was right on target for Roos' head before he snagged it
Thursday November 5, 2009 7:25 Brian Mason
7:26
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Roos tripped up inside the box but doesn't get the foul call
Thursday November 5, 2009 7:26 Brian Mason
7:27
Brian Mason: 
It was played in quickly after a quick clearnce by the Panthers and Rzepka loses possession over the end line ... goal kick for UWM
Thursday November 5, 2009 7:27 Brian Mason
7:28
Brian Mason: 
Foul gives a free kick for Ahlering at midfield
Thursday November 5, 2009 7:28 Brian Mason
7:28
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
You're doing a great job with the updates, thanks so much! It's killing me to not be at this game!!
Thursday November 5, 2009 7:28 Guest
7:28
Brian Mason: 
It's shaping up to be a great crowd ... the seats are filled, and fans are lining the fence on the Panthers' end ... nice student presence too
Thursday November 5, 2009 7:28 Brian Mason
7:29
Brian Mason: 
Interestingly, this is Wisconsin's 50th all-time game at Engelmann Field
Thursday November 5, 2009 7:29 Brian Mason
7:29
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Miller with a good-looking serve that is collected by Shakon at the 6-yard box before Roos can get a head on it
Thursday November 5, 2009 7:29 Brian Mason
7:29
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Badgers still searching for a quality chance that makes life difficult on Shakon
Thursday November 5, 2009 7:29 Brian Mason
7:30
Brian Mason: 
Neither team has shown signs of good organization yet ... free kick coming for the Panthers in UW territory now
Thursday November 5, 2009 7:30 Brian Mason
7:31
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A very high shot for the Panthers
Thursday November 5, 2009 7:31 Brian Mason
7:32
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Badgers had another run at the goal, but Rzepka was tripped up and the Panthers managed to take it away
Thursday November 5, 2009 7:32 Brian Mason
7:33
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Throw in for the Panthers deep in UW territory
Thursday November 5, 2009 7:33 Brian Mason
7:33
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Nice defense by Miller and Mani on that one
Thursday November 5, 2009 7:33 Brian Mason
7:33
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Badgers looking to play it forward
Thursday November 5, 2009 7:33 Brian Mason
7:33
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Lorenz on the run with a ball wide to Wilson that slips out of bounds
Thursday November 5, 2009 7:33 Brian Mason
7:33
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Missed chance, but the Badgers are on the attack again immediatley
Thursday November 5, 2009 7:33 Brian Mason
7:34
Brian Mason: 
A foul call on Roos will send the ball back the other way for UWM
Thursday November 5, 2009 7:34 Brian Mason
7:35
Brian Mason: 
Whistle on a collision between a UWM player and Mani ... Badgers get the possession and Conklin will play the free kick
Thursday November 5, 2009 7:35 Brian Mason
7:35
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Roos gets the ball taken away on a 2-on-1 break ... and UWM gets a great run at the goal that Rzepka knocks clear
Thursday November 5, 2009 7:35 Brian Mason
7:36
Brian Mason: 
A blast by Rosenthal sails high over Horwath
Thursday November 5, 2009 7:36 Brian Mason
7:36
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Very dangerous sequence there and the Badgers are fortunate to get away without giving up the game's first score
Thursday November 5, 2009 7:36 Brian Mason
7:36
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33 minutes in and still scoreless
Thursday November 5, 2009 7:36 Brian Mason
7:37
Brian Mason: 
Corner coming for Lorenz on the far side ... and Pablo Delgado checks in for Wilson
Thursday November 5, 2009 7:37 Brian Mason
7:37
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Antother corner for Lorenz after it's cleared over the end line by UWM
Thursday November 5, 2009 7:37 Brian Mason
7:38
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Nothing doing, however ... back to the midfield
Thursday November 5, 2009 7:38 Brian Mason
7:39
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Delgado moves to the front for the Badgers, with Lorenz sliding back to more of a wide midfield spot
Thursday November 5, 2009 7:39 Brian Mason
7:39
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A dangerous cross that the Panthers can't convert on
Thursday November 5, 2009 7:39 Brian Mason
7:40
Brian Mason: 
Under 10 minutes to play in the half
Thursday November 5, 2009 7:40 Brian Mason
7:40
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Foul against Ahlering gives UWM a free kick from straight on, 25 yards out
Thursday November 5, 2009 7:40 Brian Mason
7:41
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A dangerous chance off the free kick that someone cleared ... looked like Rzepka
Thursday November 5, 2009 7:41 Brian Mason
7:41
Brian Mason: 
Badgers on the move forward now ... after another close call defensively
Thursday November 5, 2009 7:41 Brian Mason
7:42
Brian Mason: 
Ata Ozbay comes on, Roos comes off for the Badgers with 7 minutes to go
Thursday November 5, 2009 7:42 Brian Mason
7:42
Brian Mason: 
Free kick for Mani
Thursday November 5, 2009 7:42 Brian Mason
7:42
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Atra playing the same spot up top that Roos was playing
Thursday November 5, 2009 7:42 Brian Mason
7:43
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Lorenz gets a quick kick on a ball at his feet at the top of the box ... sails wide but a good thought for Scotty
Thursday November 5, 2009 7:43 Brian Mason
7:44
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Lorenz puts one through to Ozbay up the near side ... UWM intercepts and heads the other way
Thursday November 5, 2009 7:44 Brian Mason
7:44
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Pablo with a long blast that goes wide
Thursday November 5, 2009 7:44 Brian Mason
7:44
Brian Mason: 
Shots even at this point for the two clubs, 5-5
Thursday November 5, 2009 7:44 Brian Mason
7:46
Brian Mason: 
Lorenz will take a corner for the Badgers with about three mnutes left
Thursday November 5, 2009 7:46 Brian Mason
7:46
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Gets across the front of the goal without a touch
Thursday November 5, 2009 7:46 Brian Mason
7:46
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
How does Horwath look? Is Ahlering still taking goal kicks because Al is uncomfortable with his hammie?
Thursday November 5, 2009 7:46 Guest
7:46
Brian Mason: 
They've actually been splitting them ... Horwath's kicks have looked fine and he has had no issues with mobility when UWM is on the attack
Thursday November 5, 2009 7:46 Brian Mason
7:47
Brian Mason: 
The defense needs to keep him out of a couple of those dangerous situations, though
Thursday November 5, 2009 7:47 Brian Mason
7:47
Brian Mason: 
Two minutes left
Thursday November 5, 2009 7:47 Brian Mason
7:48
Brian Mason: 
Mani with a run up the near side ... serves too deep for Ozbay to catch up to
Thursday November 5, 2009 7:48 Brian Mason
7:48
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Badgers just haven't been able to finish in the final third tonight ... nice run-ups but no good looks near the frame
Thursday November 5, 2009 7:48 Brian Mason
7:48
Brian Mason: 
1 minute to play
Thursday November 5, 2009 7:48 Brian Mason
7:48
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20 seconds left
Thursday November 5, 2009 7:48 Brian Mason
7:49
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Looks like we'll go to halftime scoreless
Thursday November 5, 2009 7:49 Brian Mason
7:49
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And we do ... 0-0 after 45 minutes of action
Thursday November 5, 2009 7:49 Brian Mason
7:49
Brian Mason: 
I'll be back in a few minutes with some halftime stats and updates
Thursday November 5, 2009 7:49 Brian Mason
7:49
[Be Right Back Countdown]10 minutes 
Thursday November 5, 2009 7:49 
8:00
Brian Mason: 
Back in the saddle with 5 minutes to go before we get the second half going
Thursday November 5, 2009 8:00 Brian Mason
8:00
Brian Mason: 
A pretty even first half statistically, with both teams tallying five shots
Thursday November 5, 2009 8:00 Brian Mason
8:01
Brian Mason: 
The Badgers had 5 corners in the first half to Milwaukee's 2, but UW really couldn't get much going off those opportunities
Thursday November 5, 2009 8:01 Brian Mason
8:02
Brian Mason: 
It will be interesting to see what type of adjustments the coaching staff calls for after the Badgers didn't show a whole lot offensively
Thursday November 5, 2009 8:02 Brian Mason
8:02
Brian Mason: 
The crowd is really great tonight ... and UWM makes a pretty mean brat off the grill, too
Thursday November 5, 2009 8:02 Brian Mason
8:06
Brian Mason: 
Ready for the second half to start
Thursday November 5, 2009 8:06 Brian Mason
8:09
Brian Mason: 
Miller with a nice cross from the near corner looking for Ozbay, but Shakon steps in front
Thursday November 5, 2009 8:09 Brian Mason
8:10
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Miller moving forward and goes cross-field to Lorenz who serves to Roos but it's broken up
Thursday November 5, 2009 8:10 Brian Mason
8:10
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A shot by Banks blocked at the top of the box
Thursday November 5, 2009 8:10 Brian Mason
8:12
Brian Mason: 
Badgers start the second half the same way the started the game, except Ozbay stays in in place of Wilson
Thursday November 5, 2009 8:12 Brian Mason
8:12
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An extremely late yellow card on Conklin
Thursday November 5, 2009 8:12 Brian Mason
8:12
Brian Mason: 
The crowd wanted it as he held a UWM player, but the referee waited a long time before issuing the caution
Thursday November 5, 2009 8:12 Brian Mason
8:12
Brian Mason: 
The free kick goes long and Horwath hauls it in ... he will kick deep
Thursday November 5, 2009 8:12 Brian Mason
8:13
Brian Mason: 
It's Roos and Ozbay at the top of the formation for the Badgers, with Rzepka, Waspi, Lorenz and Miller playing the midfield
Thursday November 5, 2009 8:13 Brian Mason
8:13
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Mani, Conklin, Ahlering and Butlman make up the back line
Thursday November 5, 2009 8:13 Brian Mason
8:14
Brian Mason: 
Thrown in by Bultman but the Badgers can't get it forward and UWM's run comes up empty at the top of the 18
Thursday November 5, 2009 8:14 Brian Mason
8:14
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Ahlering will take the goal kick for the Badgers
Thursday November 5, 2009 8:14 Brian Mason
8:15
Brian Mason: 
Nice takeaway by Lorenz just beyond midfield, but a pass is shanked out of bounds and the Panthers get it back
Thursday November 5, 2009 8:15 Brian Mason
8:15
Brian Mason: 
Right back to the Badgers and Miller gets a shot off that Shakon collects easily
Thursday November 5, 2009 8:15 Brian Mason
8:16
Brian Mason: 
Third shot-on-goal of the night for UW
Thursday November 5, 2009 8:16 Brian Mason
8:17
Brian Mason: 
Foul called on Bultman for a tackle on Banks ... free kick for UWm from 30 yards out
Thursday November 5, 2009 8:17 Brian Mason
8:17
Brian Mason: 
Bult was lucky to avoid a card on that one
Thursday November 5, 2009 8:17 Brian Mason
8:17
Brian Mason: 
Cleared out by the Badgers ... but a corner coming for UWM now
Thursday November 5, 2009 8:17 Brian Mason
8:18
Brian Mason: 
Nice job by Conklin to get a head on it and knock the ball clear
Thursday November 5, 2009 8:18 Brian Mason
8:19
Brian Mason: 
Delgado and Gerster waiting to come on for the Badgers
Thursday November 5, 2009 8:19 Brian Mason
8:19
Brian Mason: 
We're coming up on 33 minutes left
Thursday November 5, 2009 8:19 Brian Mason
8:20
Brian Mason: 
Delgado and Getser on for Roos and Ozbay
Thursday November 5, 2009 8:20 Brian Mason
8:21
Brian Mason: 
The temperature has fallen off a lot since kickoff ... down to 39 degrees
Thursday November 5, 2009 8:21 Brian Mason
8:22
Brian Mason: 
Throw in deep in UW territory for the Panthers
Thursday November 5, 2009 8:22 Brian Mason
8:23
Brian Mason: 
Over the end line, though, and it's a goal kick for Ahlering
Thursday November 5, 2009 8:23 Brian Mason
8:23
Brian Mason: 
Nice flick by Rzepka forward to Delgado, but Pablo is in a 2-on-1 and can't get a clear look ... Shakon collects the ball for UWM
Thursday November 5, 2009 8:23 Brian Mason
8:24
Brian Mason: 
28 minutes left in the half
Thursday November 5, 2009 8:24 Brian Mason
8:24
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A shot well wide for the Panthers
Thursday November 5, 2009 8:24 Brian Mason
8:25
Brian Mason: 
Badgers organizing an atack now
Thursday November 5, 2009 8:25 Brian Mason
8:25
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Lorenz with a great look that goes just wide ... he took a nice ball from Miller and couldn't quite put it on frame
Thursday November 5, 2009 8:25 Brian Mason
8:26
Brian Mason: 
Nice sequence there with Lorenz serving to Gerster, who heads to the middle ... UWM is there to clear the ball, though
Thursday November 5, 2009 8:26 Brian Mason
8:26
Brian Mason: 
Badgers have looked sharper offensively in the second half
Thursday November 5, 2009 8:26 Brian Mason
8:27
Brian Mason: 
Miller with a great look ... blasted from the far corner of the 18 that goes just barely high over the crossbar
Thursday November 5, 2009 8:27 Brian Mason
8:28
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Delgado with a serve in that Shakon gets to before Lorenz
Thursday November 5, 2009 8:28 Brian Mason
8:28
Brian Mason: 
Badgers have put together several quality chances in the past few minutes
Thursday November 5, 2009 8:28 Brian Mason
8:29
Brian Mason: 
Nice job on the ball by Gerster ... he gets a takeaway and puts a ball to Delgado, who sends it right back on a combo ... but Gerster is called offside
Thursday November 5, 2009 8:29 Brian Mason
8:30
Brian Mason: 
Another run comes up empty for UW ... Miller had a good thought on a short volley into the box
Thursday November 5, 2009 8:30 Brian Mason
8:31
Brian Mason: 
Yellow card on Wiedabach for UWM
Thursday November 5, 2009 8:31 Brian Mason
8:32
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Coming up on 21 minutes remaining in regulation
Thursday November 5, 2009 8:32 Brian Mason
8:33
Brian Mason: 
Corner coming for UWM after a missed chance for the Panthers goes over the end line on a deflection
Thursday November 5, 2009 8:33 Brian Mason
8:34
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Horwath hauls it in to end the threat
Thursday November 5, 2009 8:34 Brian Mason
8:35
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Rzepka with a shot saved by Shakon ... Gerster with a shot that goes off the post
Thursday November 5, 2009 8:35 Brian Mason
8:35
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And then Pablo with a look from point-blank range that sails high
Thursday November 5, 2009 8:35 Brian Mason
8:36
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Great pressure by the Badgers over the last minute
Thursday November 5, 2009 8:36 Brian Mason
8:36
Brian Mason: 
Gerster with a great look and he can't get it on frame ... a clearance by Miller is deflected back toward the UWM goal and Gerster takes the ball on the run but can't get it on target
Thursday November 5, 2009 8:36 Brian Mason
8:37
Brian Mason: 
Tough break for the Badgers on a great chance
Thursday November 5, 2009 8:37 Brian Mason
8:37
Brian Mason: 
Lorenz with a blast that goes wide
Thursday November 5, 2009 8:37 Brian Mason
8:38
Brian Mason: 
Badgers begging for one of these to find the net ... they've been so close on their last three trips
Thursday November 5, 2009 8:38 Brian Mason
8:38
Brian Mason: 
Under 15 minutes to go
Thursday November 5, 2009 8:38 Brian Mason
8:39
Brian Mason: 
Nice ball from Miller that Gerster can't put at a charging Lorenz's feet
Thursday November 5, 2009 8:39 Brian Mason
8:39
Brian Mason: 
Another solid chance the Badgers can't convert
Thursday November 5, 2009 8:39 Brian Mason
8:40
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Ahlering with a close shot that goes high ... unbelievable that none of these looks have found their way in!
Thursday November 5, 2009 8:40 Brian Mason
8:42
Brian Mason: 
A chance for the Panthers dribbles in to Horwath ... the Panthers' first shot-on-goal of the match comes in the 79th minute
Thursday November 5, 2009 8:42 Brian Mason
8:42
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Gerster with a monster blast that Shakon knocks down ... great look for Gerster
Thursday November 5, 2009 8:42 Brian Mason
8:43
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And then another! He puts one at the near post that Shakon dives to block!
Thursday November 5, 2009 8:43 Brian Mason
8:43
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Wow a pair of great saves in rapid succession there for Shakon
Thursday November 5, 2009 8:43 Brian Mason
8:44
Brian Mason: 
Gerster put two great balls on frame ... especially the second that nearly snuck through at the near post
Thursday November 5, 2009 8:44 Brian Mason
8:44
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9 minutes left in regulation
Thursday November 5, 2009 8:44 Brian Mason
8:45
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Badgers have been the aggressor throughout the late stages of the half ... great intensity, better organization, but no goals
Thursday November 5, 2009 8:45 Brian Mason
8:46
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Close call there on a nice setup by the Panthers ... Conklin clears
Thursday November 5, 2009 8:46 Brian Mason
8:47
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6 minutes left
Thursday November 5, 2009 8:47 Brian Mason
8:48
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5 minutes left
Thursday November 5, 2009 8:48 Brian Mason
8:49
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Set piece doesn't work quite the way it was drawn up as the Badgers lose a ball off a throw in
Thursday November 5, 2009 8:49 Brian Mason
8:49
Brian Mason: 
Milwaukee looking to organize an attack now
Thursday November 5, 2009 8:49 Brian Mason
8:49
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Long cross goes untouched somehow ... great break for UW
Thursday November 5, 2009 8:49 Brian Mason
8:49
Brian Mason: 
Badgetrs on the attack now
Thursday November 5, 2009 8:49 Brian Mason
8:50
Brian Mason: 
Nothing doing as Gerster's header off a Bultman serve goes wide
Thursday November 5, 2009 8:50 Brian Mason
8:50
Brian Mason: 
3 minutes left
Thursday November 5, 2009 8:50 Brian Mason
8:51
Brian Mason: 
Throw in for UW deep in UWM territory
Thursday November 5, 2009 8:51 Brian Mason
8:51
Brian Mason: 
Lorenz with a great serve ... Gerster gets a head on it and it goes just wide
Thursday November 5, 2009 8:51 Brian Mason
8:51
Brian Mason: 
Gerster has five shots in the second half ... just can't get one to go in
Thursday November 5, 2009 8:51 Brian Mason
8:52
Brian Mason: 
GOAL! Delgado slots one in low to the far post from Gerster!
Thursday November 5, 2009 8:52 Brian Mason
8:52
Brian Mason: 
89th-minute goal has Badgers up, 1-0
Thursday November 5, 2009 8:52 Brian Mason
8:53
Brian Mason: 
Great job by Ahlering on defense to clear a dangerous sequence for the Panthers in the box
Thursday November 5, 2009 8:53 Brian Mason
8:53
Brian Mason: 
10 seconds left
Thursday November 5, 2009 8:53 Brian Mason
8:53
Brian Mason: 
It's a final! Badgers win, 1-0!
Thursday November 5, 2009 8:53 Brian Mason
8:54
Brian Mason: 
Great job by the Badgers to keep pressing after so many close calls!
Thursday November 5, 2009 8:54 Brian Mason
8:54
Brian Mason: 
Be sure to check back to UWBadgers.com for complete coverage of the match.

Thanks for following along, and Go Badgers!
Thursday November 5, 2009 8:54 Brian Mason
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