RICHMOND - The Dallas Burn and the A-League Richmond Kickers played to a 0-0 draw today in the cold rain at the University of Richmond Stadium. Both teams had several quality chances in the first half as players had difficulty adjusting to the slippery conditions. Dallas' best chance of the half came in the 31st minute on a set piece after Lubos Kubik was fouled just outside of the penalty box. On the ensuing free kick, Jason Kreis' 20-yard blast was parried over the bar by Richmond 'keeper Mike McGinty.
The Burn picked up the pace in the second half and had several opportunities for the game-winner, including a goal that was called back in the 57th minute. Antonio Martinez sent a cross into the box, which was knocked into the net by an onrushing Kreis, who was deemed to be offside. The Burn had yet another golden opportunity in the 70th minute after an attempted clearance by the Richmond 'keeper. The failed clearance found Jorge Rodriguez 24-yards from goal with Rodriguez successfully chipping the 'keeper only to have the ball carom off of the left post.
Since the game was only an exhibition friendly, both teams were able to substitute freely throughout the game, with Dallas making five substitutions throughout the match. Additionally, with it being only a friendly match, both coaches agreed to forgo the overtime period.
The Dallas Burn 2001 season kicks off this Saturday, April 7 at 7:30 p.m. at the Cotton Bowl vs. the Tampa Bay Mutiny.
Scoring by Half:
1 2 F
Burn 0 0 0
Richmond 0 0 0
Scoring Summary:
None
LINEUPS:
DALLAS - Matt Jordan, Eric Dade, Lubos Kubik, Richard Farrer, Miles Joseph (Bobby Rhine 46'), Chad Deering (Ted Eck 46'), Jorge Rodriguez, Antonio Martinez (Paul Broome 71'), Oscar Pareja (Joselito Vaca 61'), Jason Kreis, Ariel Graziani (Josue Mayard 61')
RICHMOND - Mike McGinty (Ronnie Pascale 64'), Chris Fox (Darrell Etienne 83'), Chris Brown (Guillermo Henriques 62'), Peter Luzak, Josh McKay (Rob Ukrop 46'), Tony Williams (Mike Burke 74'), Marco Feruzzi (Keith Donohue 68'), Kevin Knight (Nate Adams 83'), Paul Lekics, Kevin Jeffrey (Kwaku Adu-Gyamfi 75'), Josh Henderson (Kevin Alvero 64')
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