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Zephyrhills West Par
Spectators: 7674 (Terracing: 5756, Seating: 1765, VIP seats: 153) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Nigel Valencia started the match with the kick off. Brent Graves showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Nigel Valencia, who was totally free with the ball in the 5th minute. In the 6th match minute, Skyhawk FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Oswaldo Goldstein to maneuver through the defense. After some fancy dribbling in the 10th minute, Marcus Hilliard managed to get in a good position for a shot. Skyhawk FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Marcus Hilliard was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Rodger Snow breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. The supporters of Willow Oak booed when Skyhawk FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 18 match minutes in a wonderful position. Oswaldo Goldstein didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 21st minute Marcus Hilliard shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Rodger Snow saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After some fancy dribbling in the 22nd minute, Marcus Hilliard managed to get in a good position for a shot. Skyhawk FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Marcus Hilliard was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Rodger Snow breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Skyhawk FC's Brent Graves played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Emmanuel Bagley in the 26th minute of play. Robby Cross fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 27th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Rodger Snow having to interfere. Emmanuel Bagley fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 29th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Brent Graves having to interfere. When Robby Cross came up free with the goalie in the 32nd minute, the Skyhawk FC 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 Robby Cross couldn't finish the play. Rodger Snow stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Oswaldo Goldstein's shot from short distance in the 35th minute. Marcus Hilliard sent away a hard shot on goal in the 37th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 40th minute, Oswaldo Goldstein hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Brent Graves showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Nigel Valencia, who was totally free with the ball in the 43rd minute. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Marcus Hilliard to strike the kick off in the second half. Emmanuel Bagley sent away a hard shot on goal in the 53rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Marcus Hilliard sent away a hard shot on goal in the 57th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. If Nigel Valencia had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 62nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 65 minutes into the game, Skyhawk FC's Robby Cross nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Rodger Snow made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-0. Rodger Snow took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Marcus Hilliard, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Robby Cross sent away a hard shot on goal in the 78th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After 84 played minutes, Willow Oak's Joseph Maurer shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Brent Graves came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in Willow Oak reached it. Brent Graves made a fantastic save in the 85th minute, when Emmanuel Bagley sent off a good shot on target. Emmanuel Bagley 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 Brent Graves, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Willow Oak's Rodger Snow played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Robby Cross in the 95th minute of play. The audience thought a goal was coming when Emmanuel Bagley got free with Brent Graves in the 96th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. The referee blew his whistle, and the match came to a close. The players exchanged shirts and headed down the tunnel. The Skyhawk FC fans cheered their team off the field, for while Willow Oak had put up a good fight, they were unable to come out of the game with any points to show for their effort.