Viet Nguyon works hard to win a 50/50 ball. (Ed Wright photo)

Plymouth just a rough start away from a perfect day at Balconi

BY ED WRIGHT
Aug, 21 2010, 7:15 p.m.

  It took a while to get its engine revving Saturday morning, but once Plymouth's soccer team got up to speed, it was tough to stop.

  The Wildcats dropped a 2-0 decision to Midland Dow before knocking off Dexter (1-0) and U of D Jesuit (2-1) in the Gary Balconi Invitational, which was played on four fields on the P-CEP campus.

  Walled Lake Northern won the title with a 1-0 triumph over Novi Detroit Catholic Central.

  "We were a little inconsistent today, especially early on," said Plymouth coach Jeff Neschich. "When we were focused and on top of things, we were the best team on the field in all three games. The first game was disappointing because I thought we were certainly the better team. A couple of unforced errors really hurt us."

  Rene Meija racked up the shutout in the victory over Dexter. Derek Austin netted the game-winning goal in the second half.

  Neschich praised the play of Andrew Yoder.

  Chandler Olah scored the game-winning goal in the 2-1 victory over U-D Jesuit. Kyle Brindza earned the win between the pipes.

  The Wildcats open their KLAA Kensington Conference schedule Wednesday night when they host Walled Lake Northern.

  To read a preview story on this year's Plymouth soccer team, CLICK HERE.

  Ed Wright can be reached at (734) 453-1980 or info@plymouthcantonsports.com.

Michael Ambrose settles the ball as a U-D Jesuit player closes in. (Ed Wright photo)

Several players, including Plymouth's Stephen Jahn (14), elevate for a ball during Saturday's game against U-D Jesuit. (Ed Wright photo)

Michael Ambrose advances the ball. (Ed Wright photo)

Goalie Kyle Brindza searches for the target of his next pass. (Ed Wright photo)