League Play-Off

Mount Arlington
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Thurman Turner made the kick off which started today's match. In the 12th minute, Bernardo Barney hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After 20 played minutes Arslanian FC got a freekick which was hit by Ronny McRae. After a defensive mix-up in S & N Fairway FC's zone, Willie Knapp stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Owen Nash came out of the goal and Willie Knapp tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Willie Knapp 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. After 31 played minutes Arslanian FC got a freekick which was hit by Odell Cates. If Willie Knapp had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 37th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 0-1 lead.

Gilberto Christian blasted a shot towards the goal in the 54th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Owen Nash having to make a save. Odell Cates hit a great freekick 64 minutes into the match. Arslanian FC's Lucero Antoine played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Robbie Vaughn in the 78th minute of play. Bo Evans was astounded when the referee showed him the red card after a seemingly innocent challenge, 79 minutes into the match. The supporters of S & N Fairway FC booed when Arslanian FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 80 match minutes in a wonderful position. Bo Evans didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 88 played minutes Arslanian FC got a freekick which was hit by Odell Cates. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ronny McRae in the 92nd minute of play forced S & N Fairway FC's goalkeeper Owen Nash to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Thaddeus Esquivel kicked well hit freekick during the 96th minute of the match. The S & N Fairway FC fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. Arslanian FC were clearly better and deserved to take the win.