Michigan Bucks News Release -- www.buckssoccer.com
Saturday, May 28, 2011
CANTON, Mich. -- After tallying two goals in the Michigan Bucks 4-0 win over the Indiana Invaders on Saturday, forward Kenny Uzoigwe now stands as the United Soccer Leagues Premier Development League’s all-time scorer. Uzoigwe’s goals were No. 77 and 78 of his career, the most in PDL history surpassing Des Moines Menace legend Tomas Boltnar.
"Setting the record is a great achievement, not just for myself but for the organization," Uzoigwe said. His first goal, which set the record, put the Bucks on the board in the 14th minute. Defender Stew Givens hurled the ball into the Indiana box, where Uzoigwe headed it past a diving Invaders goalkeeper Avery Steinlage.
"One of the things that we wanted to accomplish in the first 15 minutes was to get a good start: get a goal, and then we would build on that.... I thought that’s what we did. But it wasn’t just my goals; we had a team effort," Uzoigwe said.
In the 36th minute, Uzoigwe struck again after Steinlage blocked but failed to corral an incoming shot from defender Tony Walls. Uzoigwe tucked the rebound back into the net for his second of the game.
The goal gave the Bucks a 2-0 lead they would carry into halftime. Michigan outshot Indiana six to three in the first half and had four to zero advantage in corner kicks.
"I thought we played sloppy in moments, but overall, it was crisp, clean and we finished our chances," Givens said. "Finishing our chances just makes the game a lot easier."
In the 66th minute, on another powerful Stew Givens throw-in, man of the match Walls headed home the ball to extend the Bucks’ lead to three.
The Bucks (1-1-1) will host the Chicago Fire Premier on Monday night in what is expected to be a thriller. Tickets for the Memorial Day match at Ultimate Soccer Arenas (7:30 kick off) are $10 Adults and $7 Youth at the door but can be purchased for only $5 by visiting the Bucks web site at www.buckssoccer.com and clicking on the TICKET link.