Sidekicks Grab a Point after Thrilling Game

by Caitlin Reilly

Allen, Texas (March 3rd, 2023)- The Dallas Sidekicks faced the Tacoma Stars for their first matchup this season.


The Stars opened the scoring sheet of the game and had three straight goals which were scored by Fellipe Souza, Nick Perera, and Roman Ramirez. Late into the quarter, Sidekicks player, Kristian Quintana ended the scoring streak for the Stars. At the end of the first quarter, the score was 1-3.


In the second quarter and early into the third quarter, the Sidekicks dominated the game scoring 7 unanswered goals. Román Torres, Flavio Guzman, Rafael Rodriguez, Albert Rodriguez, and Felipe Silva all saw the scoring sheet in the second quarter. Going into halftime, the score was 6-3.


36 seconds into the third quarter, Blas Pérez added a goal to the Sidekicks scoring sheet. The unanswered goals into the third quarter were soon short-lived with a Stars goal by Roman Ramirez. Nick Perera scored another goal for the Stars. At the 9:32 minute mark, Cameron Brown ended the Stars scoring streak. Stars player, Eddie Na scored late into the third quarter. At the end of the quarter, the score was 8-6.


In the fourth quarter, Flavio Guzman scored another goal at the 4:37 minute mark. However, the Sidekicks lead was soon short-lived because the Stars scored three goals that tied up the game making the game go into overtime. These Stars goals were scored by Nani Mendoza, Roman Ramirez, and Jamael Cox. At the end of regulation, the score was 9-9.


One minute into overtime, Jamael Cox ended the Sidekicks hopes for a win. The final score of the game was 9-10.


The Sidekicks are on the road to San Diego tomorrow night. The game will be streamed live on Twitch.


The Sidekicks are back at home on Saturday, March 18th at 7 PM for Pups & Kicks. Tickets are on sale now at dallassidekicks.com/tickets, emailing tickets@dallassidekicks.com, or by calling the office at 469-393-0160.


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. 

 

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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.