League Play-Off

Orange Valley
Spectators: 43 (Terracing: 33, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) In the 4th play minute Surujrattan Denoon came free and shot an unsuspected shot which went into goal from the right pole behind a surprised Keon Rougier. 1-0. In the 6th match minute, Orange Valley Strikers was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Glenn Winchester to maneuver through the defense. Orange Valley Strikers's Kenwyne Dorman played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Nalini Maharaj in the 12th minute of play. After a rather tough play, Orange Valley Strikers's Growling Savary got a free kick in the 12th minute. 14 minutes into the match, Orange Valley Strikers's goal looked a bit too open when Tomás Cuminao came free, but Kenwyne Dorman reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Surujrattan Denoon sent away a hard shot on goal in the 15th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After a defensive mix-up in Seiseki's zone, Wes Shepard stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Keon Rougier came out of the goal and Wes Shepard tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After 17 played minutes Orange Valley Strikers got a freekick which was hit by Surujrattan Denoon. Orange Valley Strikers's Surujrattan Denoon was standing unmarked in front of the goal when he, in the 19th play minute, got the ball and easily drilled it into the goal. The supporters of Orange Valley Strikers booed when Seiseki was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 22 match minutes in a wonderful position. Tomás Cuminao didn't get a good kick on the ball. After some careless play in the Orange Valley Strikers defense, Nalini Maharaj kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Kenwyne Dorman. The Orange Valley Strikers fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Kenwyne Dorman should have stopped the shot. An unexpectedly hard shot by Nalini Maharaj in the 31st minute of play forced Orange Valley Strikers's goalkeeper Kenwyne Dorman to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The audience was convinced that Tomás Cuminao's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Kenwyne Dorman was relentless in the 33rd minute of the game. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Surujrattan Denoon in the 34th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Keon Rougier saved Seiseki from getting behind. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Danny Khan in the 37th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Kenwyne Dorman saved Orange Valley Strikers from getting behind. Tomás Cuminao sent away a hard shot on goal in the 40th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Andrei Guiseppi-Elie sent away a hard shot on goal in the 48th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 2-1 at half-time.

The wind increased when Surujrattan Denoon made the kick off in the second half. Nalini Maharaj took the ball and in the 56 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Kenwyne Dorman. Kenwyne Dorman dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 2-2. After 63 played minutes Seiseki got a freekick which was hit by Nalini Hassanali. After 63 played minutes, Orange Valley Strikers's Surujrattan Denoon shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Keon Rougier 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 Orange Valley Strikers reached it. After some fancy dribbling in the 65th minute, Tomás Cuminao managed to get in a good position for a shot. Seiseki's supporters rose to their feet, but Tomás Cuminao was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Kenwyne Dorman breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Seiseki's Danny Khan pulled a muscle in his leg after 73 minutes and couldn't finish the game. Andrei Guiseppi-Elie charged in rather forcefully in the 73rd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Andrei Guiseppi-Elie the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of Seiseki booed when Orange Valley Strikers was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 74 match minutes in a wonderful position. Andrei Guiseppi-Elie didn't get a good kick on the ball. When Orange Valley Strikers's Surujrattan Denoon in the 77th minute got a chance for a shot 77th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Seiseki's goalie prevented a goal. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Walter Ramkisson during the 80th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 79th minute, one of Orange Valley Strikers:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for Orange Valley Strikers. In the 88th minute of the match Orange Valley Strikers got a corner. Seiseki's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Surujrattan Denoon ran over to the corner to take the kick. The corner led Orange Valley Strikers's Surujrattan Denoon to fire away a dangerous shot which Keon Rougier despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. Keith Betancourt's late challenge caught a Seiseki's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Keith Betancourt helped the player get up and apologised. In the 89th match minute, Orange Valley Strikers was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Keith Betancourt to maneuver through the defense. 90 minutes into the game, Seiseki's Nalini Maharaj nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Kenwyne Dorman made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-3. 93 minutes into the game, Karl Sant was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Seiseki's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Orange Valley Strikers the free kick. After 93 played minutes Seiseki got a freekick which was hit by Karl Sant. Karl Sant kicked well hit freekick during the 96th minute of the match. Seiseki's Keon Rougier played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Surujrattan Denoon in the 97th minute of play. Chants of Seiseki echoed around the stadium as the match drew to a close. Supporters and players were both delighted with the win, as Orange Valley Strikers had held the ball for most of the match.