| BUCKS OPEN WITH 5-0 WIN AT INDIANA
Minor League Soccer Team Impressive In First Game
The Michigan Bucks kicked off the 2004 season with a convincing 5-0 victory over rival Indiana in Premier Development League (PDL) play. The Bucks swarmed the Invaders with high-pressure defense all game and dominated from start to finish. Knox Cameron led the way with two goals, while U of M teammate, Mychal Turpin notched two assists. Simon Omekanda, Kevin Taylor and Brian Ombigi each scored as well. Jeff Wiese recorded the shutout in net for the Bucks.
"I am proud of how the boys did all the dirty work for each other - great unselfish play and work rate. We moved the ball well offensively and defended as a team," said coach Don Gemmell. The Bucks travel to Holland Saturday night for a match against the West Michigan Edge, then return on Tuesday, May 18th for the Home Opener at Hurley Field against the Fort Wayne Fever (7:30pm).
THURSDAY NIGHT AGAINST INDIANA
Goals: BUCKS - Taylor (pk), 9th min; Cameron (Turpin), 51st); Cameron (Turpin), 55th; Omekanda (Kabwe), 64th; Ombigi (Omekanda), 83rd.
Shots: 19-2, Bucks Saves: 5-0, Invaders Fouls: 14-8, Invaders
Bucks' Line-up: Wiese, Gomez, Norman (Stark, 76th), Rzepka, Nelson, Taylor, David, Kabwe (Ombigi, 68th), Turpin (Omekanda, 61st), Craft (Armstrong 45th), Cameron (Webster, 61st).
Indiana's Line-up:. Agu, Ndlavu, Lopez, Fox, Thompson (Hyde, 82nd), Weill (Francis, 45th), Pierano (Arita, 60th), Snyder (Chisoni, 45th), Wakhisi, Quinn, Murphy (Sweeney, 73rd).
For a complete schedule, player roster, standings, results, stadium directions, past news and more, or to join the Bucks Insider, fans may go to the official team website at:
http://buckssoccer.com
HOME OPENER NEXT TUESDAY AT HURLEY
Tickets for all regular season home games at the gate will be $9 for adults and $5 for kids (under 19). Members of soccer clubs and Bucks "Insiders" can reserve Season 4-Passes by calling 989-781-6888 or emailing info@buckssoccer.com. The Season 4-Pass allows admission for up to 4 people (adult or kid) into each regular season home game ($324 value) for just $115. This breaks down to less that $30 for a Bucks Season ticket. Fans should leave their name, email address and daytime phone number.
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