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Orchards South Arena
Spectators: 7706 (Terracing: 5781, Seating: 1772, VIP seats: 153) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Frankie McCord took the kick off in the first half of the match. The supporters of Orion SC booed when Paris FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 2 match minutes in a wonderful position. Blair Mabry didn't get a good kick on the ball. Orion SC's Joseph Coleman played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Lamar Rubin in the 5th minute of play. Igor Jaworski sent away a hard shot on goal in the 8th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Rolland Rector took the ball and in the 10 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Darron Gunn. Darron Gunn dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-0. The supporters of Orion SC booed when Paris FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 16 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ian Rush didn't get a good kick on the ball. Everett DeJesus scored 1-1 in the 22nd match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Joseph Coleman, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Rolland Rector fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 26th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Darron Gunn having to interfere. Darron Gunn made a fantastic save in the 29th minute, when Igor Jaworski sent off a good shot on target. Igor Jaworski sent away a hard shot on goal in the 31st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. An unexpectedly hard shot by Frankie McCord in the 33rd minute of play forced Orion SC's goalkeeper Joseph Coleman to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Joseph Coleman took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Lamar Rubin, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 37 minutes into the match, Orion SC's goal looked a bit too open when Blair Mabry came free, but Joseph Coleman reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Otis Rosales during the 37th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Otis Rosales hit a great freekick 37 minutes into the match. Everett DeJesus struck a weak shot in the 38th minute. Joseph Coleman didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Paris FC. After a defensive mix-up in Paris FC's zone, Igor Jaworski stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Darron Gunn came out of the goal and Igor Jaworski tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After some fancy dribbling in the 43rd minute, Otis Rosales managed to get in a good position for a shot. Orion SC's supporters rose to their feet, but Otis Rosales was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Darron Gunn breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Otis Rosales hit a great freekick 48 minutes into the match. The score stood at 1-1 when the half time whistle went. Both sets of players seemed reasonably pleased with how the match was going.

A collision led to Paris FC getting a freekick after 57 minutes play. Blair Mabry hit a great ball. After a defensive mix-up in Paris FC's zone, Igor Jaworski stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Darron Gunn came out of the goal and Igor Jaworski tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 60 minutes into the game, Igor Jaworski cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 3-1. Darron Gunn was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Igor Jaworski in the 70th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Darron Gunn saved Paris FC from getting behind. A collision led to Paris FC getting a freekick after 75 minutes play. Frankie McCord hit a great ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Igor Jaworski in the 78th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Darron Gunn saved Paris FC from getting behind. In the 82nd minute, Otis Rosales hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Otis Rosales recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 89th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Paris FC's Frankie McCord got a good chance for a goal in the 93rd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Rolland Rector received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 95th minute. Darron Gunn tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. There was no doubt that Orion SC were the better team. Orion SC's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.