The Bluewater Boys u10 Soccer team traveled to Mississauga and defeated a number of top Toronto teams to bring home the coveted Mississauga Falcon.
 

Bluewater opened the tournament against the top ranked Clarkson Comets. A hard fought game led by Justin Fazio and Adam Craievich ended the first half with a 0-0 tie. But 5 minutes into the second half a goal mouth scramble in the Bluewater crease resulted in a Clarkson goal. Trailing Bluewater pressed Clarkson hard and despite dominating on the field Bluewater couldn’t score and just before the half ended Clarkson scored again and the game finished 2-0 for Clarkson. Solid play by Christian Mauti and Franco Sproveiro kept Bluewater in the game throughout.

In the their second game of pool play; Bluewater faced another tough Toronto area club - the Erin Mills Eagles. Tight play back and forth saw this game go to half time at 0-0. Midfield play by Ethan Shackelton and defense by Joey Eddleston helped keep Erin Mills off the scoresheet. Midway through the second half, Erin Mills scored to take a 1-0 lead. Again Bluewater had to press to stay in the game. With less than a minute to play, on a rebound from a shot by Tim Kaldeway, Adam Craievich dropped a ball down from his chest and punched it in with his knee for the tieing goal. Final score Bluewater 1 - Erin Mills 1.

In the Bluewater’s third game, they faced the host club, the Mississauga Falcons. Playing their third game of the day, Bluewater was tired but early in the first half Jordan Walsh came flying into the crease to push a ball off his foot into the goal for a 1-0 lead. Dominating play by Bluewater forwards Ethan Shackleton and Justin Fazio, kept the ball in the Mississauga end but Bluewater was unable to convert for any more goals. Solid defense by Joey Eddleston and Christian Mauti kept Mississauga at bay and supported the Bluewater offense. The game ended with a Bluewater victory 1-0. Goalie Blake Maxfield earned the shutout for Bluewater.

In Bluewater’s final round robin game, the opponent was Clairlea-Westview. Early in the first half, a bing-bang-bong passing play originating from Tim Kaldeway, to Adam Craievich to Jordan Walsh who then put the ball in the net, gave Bluewater a 1 goal lead. Two minutes later on a kick from goalie Blake Maxfield, Jordan Walsh trapped the ball, broke for the net and fired a shot finding the back of the net for a second Bluewater goal. The third Bluewater goal was a team effort off the foot of Marco DiFederico; a throw-in from Andrew Shortt to Justin Fazio, who crossed the ball to set-up DiFedreico. Before halftime, Bluewater added a fourth goal; from a corner kick, Marco DiFederico to Andrew Shortt, who returned the ball to DiFederico , who then kicked the ball in the net. Half time ended with Bluewater leading 4-0. Despite outstanding efforts from Bluewater players Franco Sproviero, Ethan Shackleton, and Christian Mauti Bluewater couldn’t add to their tally and the game ended 4 -0. Goalie Blake Maxfield earned his second shutout.

A 2-1-1 record earned Bluewater a berth into the tournament final; with a return match against the Clarkson Comets who went through the round robin undefeated.

Before the final the overcast skies had opened up and the field was soaked with rain, but as the opening kick-off rolled around only a light drizzle was on the field. But it made the field slippery and the ball and players were sliding. Two minutes into the game Bluewater opened the scoring on a lovely arcing shot from the right side by Tim Kaldeway , after a pass from Jordan Walsh. Shortly Clarkson tied it up to make it 1-1 and then, quickly after that Clarkson took a 2-1 lead with a shot into the upper right corner of the net. With a minute before halftime, from 25 yards Joey Eddleston drilled a direct kick into the Clarkson net as both teams were mixing it up in the crease in front of the goalie. Half time ended at a 2-2 tie. Bluewater opened the second half strong, carrying the play into the Clarkson end. From the left wing after a pass from Jordan Walsh a goal by Andrew Shortt came after he beat 2 defenders to give Bluewater a 3-2 lead. Five minutes later a goal by Jordan Walsh after a give ‘n go from Andrew Shortt extended Bluewater’s lead to 4-2. A goal midway through the second half reduced the Bluewater lead to 4-3. Effective counter attacking with solid defense and outstanding goaltending by Franco Sproviero kept Clarkson at bay until time ran out - resulting in a Bluewater 4, Clarkson 3 victory. The victory gave Bluewater, not only the game but the tournament victory and the Mississauga Falcon.
 

In the trophy presentation, Mississauga recognized Jordan Walsh as the MVP of the Final game and noted this boys team has won 2 Mississauga Falcons in four years and would be welcome back to any future Mississauga tournament. The Bluewater Jr Blaze is coached by Frank Sproveiro and Paul Craievich with assistance from team Manager Mario Fazio and Dave Shortt. The Bluewater Blaze play in the Lambton-Kent u10 District soccer league and are now entering the playoffs. Bluewater Jr Blaze are sponsored by Palazzi Tile and Sandrin Bros.