SIDEKICKS FINISH DOUBLE HEADER IN CHIHUAHUA MEXICO

by Jessie Vilkofsky


SIDEKICKS FINSIH DOUBLE HEADER IN CHIHUAHUA MEXICO


Chihuahua, Mexico (March 12, 2022) – The Dallas Sidekicks finished their second game in Mexico with a 3-8 loss to the Chihuahua Savage. Dallas moves to (9-10-1) overall and the Chihuahua Savage move to (10-6-2).


The first quarter of the game was a balanced match with both teams having numerous opportunities on goal. First quarter ended 2-2.


Less than a minute into the second quarter, Chihuahua capitalized on a turnover by the Sidekicks. A shot that came from outside the arch hit the back of the net putting Chihuahua up 2-3. Chihuahua found the back of the net again at the 11:50 minute mark to take the game to 2-4.


The remainder of the second quarter was a hard-fought battle from both sides. Dallas had several open opportunities that they failed to close on. At the conclusion of the first half, Chihuahua led Dallas 2-6.


As the second half progressed, tension grew from both sides. Battling for the ball deep in the defensive thirds of each team's half, both teams conceded a handful of fouls. The Sidekicks lost defender Cody Ellis to a red card in the middle of the fourth quarter.


The Sidekicks gained momentum into the second half of the fourth quarter by maintaining possession in Chihuahua’s defensive half to create more opportunities on goal.


However, the lead was too steep for the Sidekicks to overcome. The Chihuahua Savage defeated the Dallas Sidekicks 3-8 in regulation.


The Dallas Sidekicks are on the road next weekend to play the Kansas City Comets at Cable Dahmer Arena on March 20th.



ABOUT THE DALLAS SIDEKICKS 
The Dallas Sidekicks is an American professional indoor soccer team of the Major Arena Soccer League. The organization was established in 1984, is headquartered in Allen, Texas, and plays all home games at the Allen Event Center. Follow the Sidekicks at www.dallassidekicks.com and on their social media.Facebook: @gosidekicksofficial Twitter: @gosidekicks Instagram: @gosidekicksofficial

 

ABOUT THE MAJOR ARENA SOCCER LEAGUE 
The Major Arena Soccer League represents the highest level of professional arena soccer in the world. The MASL features teams across North America, with teams playing coast-to-coast in the United States and Mexico. The MASL is currently incorporated as a 501(c)6 not for profit corporation formed to promote the business and sport of arena soccer.