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Deepdale
Spectators: 8527 (Terracing: 6396, Seating: 1961, VIP seats: 170) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Matthieu Mills started the match with the kick off. In the 5th minute, 邓峰宁 hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Lucien Mitchell during the 7th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Lucien Mitchell hit a great freekick 7 minutes into the match. In the 9thth minute of the game Valentin Xiong who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Rakow Czestochowa's Josef MacDonald was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Josef MacDonald stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Valentin Xiong's shot from short distance in the 10th minute. The Mississauga DareDevils fans' excitement grew in the 13th match minute when Mississauga DareDevils's Valentin Xiong looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 0-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. 18 minutes into the match, Valentin Xiong notched a goal, 0-2, to the right of Rakow Czestochowa's Josef MacDonald. Josef MacDonald was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. A collision led to Rakow Czestochowa getting a freekick after 25 minutes play. Lucien Mitchell hit a great ball. When Mississauga DareDevils's Stig-Ove Alebeck in the 29th minute got a chance for a shot 29th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Rakow Czestochowa's goalie prevented a goal. Stig-Ove Alebeck recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 30th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Stig-Ove Alebeck took the ball and in the 34 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Josef MacDonald. Josef MacDonald dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-3. In the 37th minute Valentin Xiong shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Josef MacDonald saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 39thth minute of the game Stig-Ove Alebeck who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Rakow Czestochowa's Josef MacDonald was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. When Mississauga DareDevils's Stig-Ove Alebeck in the 39th minute got a chance for a shot 39th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Rakow Czestochowa's goalie prevented a goal. Rakow Czestochowa's Josef MacDonald played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Valentin Xiong in the 42nd minute of play. Josef MacDonald showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Valentin Xiong, who was totally free with the ball in the 44th minute. Josef MacDonald showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Stig-Ove Alebeck in the 46th minute of the match. After the first half Mississauga DareDevils were leading 0-3. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

If Valentin Xiong had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 51st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The corner led Mississauga DareDevils's Giovanni Griggs to fire away a dangerous shot which Josef MacDonald despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. Dee Boswell hit a great freekick 59 minutes into the match. With a little luck, Rakow Czestochowa's Josef MacDonald got control of the ball when Stig-Ove Alebeck tried to sneak it across the goal line. 63 minutes into the match, Rakow Czestochowa's goal looked a bit too open when Valentin Xiong came free, but Josef MacDonald reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 67th minute, Mississauga DareDevils's Valentin Xiong ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Josef MacDonald. Josef MacDonald yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 0-4. Josef MacDonald was out of position in the 70 minute of play, and Valentin Xiong capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Valentin Xiong really showed his touch with that goal: 0-5. In the 74th minute, Valentin Xiong fired away a killer shot towards the goal that, to the delight of Josef MacDonald, passed just outside the right post. When Mississauga DareDevils's Valentin Xiong in the 76th minute got a chance for a shot 76th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Rakow Czestochowa's goalie prevented a goal. With his leg Josef MacDonald managed to avoid a goal in the 78thth minute, when Mississauga DareDevils's Stig-Ove Alebeck fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. In the 78th minute, Lucien Mitchell hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Stig-Ove Alebeck in the 80th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Josef MacDonald prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Stig-Ove Alebeck who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 80thth minute tested the skills of Josef MacDonald when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Valentin Xiong's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Josef MacDonald read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 84th minute of play. Stig-Ove Alebeck sent away a hard shot on goal in the 86th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When Stig-Ove Alebeck came up free with the goalie in the 88th minute, the Mississauga DareDevils fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Stig-Ove Alebeck couldn't finish the play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Valentin Xiong in the 90th minute of play forced Rakow Czestochowa's goalkeeper Josef MacDonald to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 91st minute Stig-Ove Alebeck shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Josef MacDonald saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Stig-Ove Alebeck in the 93rdth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Josef MacDonald, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Valentin Xiong sent away a hard shot on goal in the 94th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. During the 95th minute of the match Lucien Mitchell completely mistimed his tackle and brought down his opponent. The referee gave Lucien Mitchell a yellow card, his second in the match, which meant he could no longer take part in the game. Mississauga DareDevils played a much better game than Rakow Czestochowa and deserved their victory. The Rakow Czestochowa players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.