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Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) Orlando Aldrich started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. 14 minutes into the match, Justin Ziegler notched a goal, 1-1, to the right of River Poker's Garth Gomez. Garth Gomez was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. In the 17thth minute of the game Justin Ziegler who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but River Poker's Garth Gomez was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. 18 minutes into the game, LA NOB FC's Orlando Aldrich nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Garth Gomez made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-2. Jake Elmore recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 24th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. When LA NOB FC's Justin Ziegler in the 25th minute got a chance for a shot 25th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye River Poker's goalie prevented a goal. The audience thought a goal was coming when Gary Sanderson got free with Trent Correa in the 28th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. LA NOB FC's Trent Correa played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Jonah Crozier in the 30th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Orlando Aldrich in the 36th minute of play forced River Poker's goalkeeper Garth Gomez to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The audience was convinced that Jake Elmore's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Garth Gomez was relentless in the 37th minute of the game. In the 38th match minute, River Poker was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Isaiah Lucero to maneuver through the defense. Orlando Aldrich took the ball and in the 39 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Garth Gomez. Garth Gomez dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-3. In the 43rd minute of the match, Basil Shipley tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Trent Correa saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Orlando Aldrich in the 47th minute of play forced River Poker's goalkeeper Garth Gomez to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 1-3 lead.

In the 51st match minute, River Poker was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jonah Crozier to maneuver through the defense. If Orlando Aldrich had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 56th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. River Poker's Garth Gomez played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Orlando Aldrich in the 57th minute of play. 60 minutes into the match, River Poker's goal looked a bit too open when Orlando Aldrich came free, but Garth Gomez reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Gary Sanderson hit a great freekick 62 minutes into the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Orlando Aldrich in the 63rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Garth Gomez saved River Poker from getting behind. Garth Gomez showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Orlando Aldrich, who was totally free with the ball in the 66th minute. A hard shot 67 in the game by Justin Ziegler from a close distance when the talented Garth Gomez managed to make a qualified save. River Poker's players were relieved. In the 71st minute, Orlando Aldrich got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Justin Ziegler in the 76th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Garth Gomez prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After 77 minutes, Basil Shipley mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the River Poker and the LA NOB FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 77th minute, Basil Shipley hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. LA NOB FC's Kory Hart shoveled away a really nice long shot in the 78th minute of play. The shot was stopped by Garth Gomez but with some difficulty. The LA NOB FC fans' excitement grew in the 79th match minute when LA NOB FC's Everett Stiles 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 1-4 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Garth Gomez showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Everett Stiles, who was totally free with the ball in the 87th minute. A collision led to LA NOB FC getting a freekick after 88 minutes play. Mitchell Pickens hit a great ball. Everett Stiles in the 90thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Garth Gomez, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. In the 91st minute, Corey Graham got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. When the match was over LA NOB FC could go home with a victory in their luggage, having controlled the game far better than River Poker throughout the match.