Bucks remain undefeated, down Cincinnati 1-0

Story courtesy Michigan Bucks Public Relations

Wilder, KY (May 30, 2008) - The Michigan Bucks continued their 2008 undefeated run by coming out 1-0 winners Friday night against the Cincinnati Kings. In a tightly contested affair, Bucks striker Kenny Uzoigwe (Toledo) found the back of the net in the 90th minute to give his side a much-valued three points and a maximum 15 points for the season.

The Bucks stingy defense was the backbone of the team for most of the game with the Bucks offensive players finding it difficult to breakthrough the Kings back line. The Bucks potent offense pounded the Cincinnati defense by possessing the ball over 70% of the half. The valent Kings defense denied PDL player of the week Nate Jafta (South Africa; Lindsey Wilson) and running mate Uzoigwe free run of the park.

The Bucks continued their dominance in the second half, but could not manage to get a ball past Kings keeper Aaron Arndt. With Jafta tiring, Bucks coach Dan Fitzgerald called on Doug DeMartin (Mason; Michigan State) in the 84th minute for on offensive spark. DeMartin did not disappoint and did well to run at defenders and open up space in the Bucks midfield. As the scoreless game went into extra time, DeMartin sidestepped his defender and laid the ball off to Bes Bega (Harper Woods) at the top of the eighteen yard box. Bes quickly surveyed his options and found Uzoigwe in alone on Arndt. Kenny put the game away with a confident right footed strike to kill time at the end of the match.

The Bucks next home match Wednesday June 4 at 7:30 PM at Lake Orion High School. Presented by LOBOS Soccer Club, their will be a special discount to all those affiliated with the club.

For more information on the Michigan Bucks and their 2008 Premier Development League campaign, visit buckssoccer.com

TICKET OFFER FOR OPEN CUP

The Michigan Bucks are offering a special 2-for-1 deal to fans who attend the PDL Home match vs. the Cleveland Internationals on Saturday June 7 at 7:30 PM. The Bucks will give anyone who buys a ticket for that match, a free ticket to the Bucks US Open Cup match against the USL-2 Cleveland City Stars on Tuesday June 10th at Ultimate Soccer Arenas.

MATCHTRACKER FOR THIS SUNDAY'S MATCH

The Michigan Bucks are proud to announce that their will be a matchtracker running for the game this Sunday June 1 against the West Virginia Chaos for fans who would like to follow the Bucks live. Just log-on to uslsoccer.com and click the LIVE! Icon on the left next to the Michigan Bucks-West Virginia Chaos match-up.

KHELI DUBE STRIKES AGAIN FOR REVOLUTION

Former Buck Kheli Dube, was recently handed a starting role for the New England Revolution by Head Coach Steve Nicol. In the last three matches Kheli has started, he has also scored three goals, including the winner in a 1-0 victory last Saturday May 23 against the Columbus Crew. This past Thursday, Dube notched an assist along with the the trying goal in a come-from-behind 2-0 victory against DC United.

Match Report:
Michigan Bucks vs. Cincinnati Kings
Town & Country Sports Complex
Wilder, KY
May 30, 2008

Scoring Summary:
MICH - Kenny Uzoigwe (Besmir Bega) - 90th minute

Michigan Bucks: 25-Steve Clark, 4-Kyle Russell, 3-Mike Holody, 5-Fabien Lewis, 22-Ian Daniel, 17-Piotr Nowak, 13-Zac Scaffidi (14-Alex Morisset '69), 8-Nate Jafta (18-Doug DeMartin '84), 9-Mauro Fuzetti (16-Nik Djokic '69), 11-Besmir Bega, 10-Kenny Uzoigwe

Cincinnati Kings: 23-Aaron Arndt, 14-Jake Vollmer, 18-Tony Ray, 19-Brad Simpson, 2-Seth Eckery, 3-Dustin Downey, 13-Andy Dimby, 16-Jimmy Cummings (4-Braden Bishop '68), 10-Adam Ross (12-Andy Burk '63), 13-Brandon Stelmak, 11-David Lopez

Misconduct Summary:
None

Statistics:
Shots - Michigan 12, Cincinnati 8
Saves - Michigan 5, Cincinnati 2
Fouls - Michigan 13, Cincinnati 12
Corners - Michigan 5, Cincinnati 6
Offsides - Michigan 2, Cincinnati 5