Byron Athletic provided the opposition for the BlueWater U-11 Jr. Blaze Premier Boys team Monday night. Byron surprised the BlueWater team early with two quick goals. BlueWater looked to get back into the game when Dilly Ohuegbe made a long run and beat the keeper wide, but his pass to Ryan Lyle for the finish was judged offside. Byron looked to deal BlueWater a knock out blow when a passback from a forward to the midfield resulted in a 30 yard lob shot which sailed over the out stretched arms of Josh Graham in the BlueWater net. 3-0 Byron.
 

The second half started with great pressure from BlueWater. From the opening kick BlueWater controlled the ball and sent Dilly Ohuegbe in alone. Dilly beat the challenging keeper with a chip over his head and BlueWater had life. Byron looked to snuff out any Blaze rally with a Penalty Shot awarded. Josh Graham was up to the task in the Blaze net and stoned the Athletic player to the cheers of his teamates. BlueWater found life from the save and were rewarded when U-10 call up Andrew Shortt passed the ball ahead to Ohuegbe. Dilly took the keeper wide and hit the open side for a 3-2 Byron lead.

The Blaze continued to challenge. Mitchell Leblanc headed the ball to Ohuegbe who spotted Nik VanBilsen but the shot sailed wide of the post. U-10 call up Jordon Walsh then beat the Athletic sweeper but punched his shot just wide.

BlueWater had momentum and it looked like they would tie the score when Ohuegbe found Marcus Dusseault open on the wing. Dusseault's left footed attempt skirted just outside the far post.

The Cheerleading team of Dylan Wardell, Ryan Lyle, Daniel Vallee and Matt Cservik could not compel the Blaze to score again and Byron went home with a nervous 3-2 victory.

BlueWater next challenges London White Gunners in London Wednesday night.