League Play-Off

Selinsgrove Stadium
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Monte Yu made the kick off which started today's match. After a defensive mix-up in Bloomer FC's zone, Nathan Cleveland stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Daniel Hatcher came out of the goal and Nathan Cleveland tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Daniel Hatcher made a fantastic save in the 11th minute, when Nathan Cleveland sent off a good shot on target. When Ramiro Archer fell near the penalty area in the 19th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Selinsgrove's protests and gave Ramiro Archer a yellow card for diving instead. In the 19th minute, Ramiro Archer hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 22 minutes into the match, Selinsgrove's goal looked a bit too open when Moses Lim came free, but Melvin Calderon reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The audience thought a goal was coming when Nathan Cleveland got free with Daniel Hatcher in the 30th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. When Selinsgrove's Ramiro Archer in the 33rd minute got a chance for a shot 33rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Bloomer FC's goalie prevented a goal. Nathan Cleveland sent away a hard shot on goal in the 34th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Melvin Calderon showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Monte Yu, who was totally free with the ball in the 39th minute. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Trevor Hollandsworth during the 40th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Trevor Hollandsworth kicked well hit freekick during the 40th minute of the match. 42 minutes into the match, Bloomer FC's Monte Yu sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Melvin Calderon narrowly saved just below the crossbar. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 1-0.

The wind increased when Ramiro Archer made the kick off in the second half. Nathan Cleveland took the ball and in the 52 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Daniel Hatcher. Daniel Hatcher dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 2-0. Nathan Cleveland received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 55th minute. Daniel Hatcher tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Nathan Cleveland charged in rather forcefully in the 61st minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Nathan Cleveland the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Nathan Cleveland kicked well hit freekick during the 61st minute of the match. After a rather tough play, Bloomer FC's Larry Ward got a free kick in the 66th minute. Royce Lowery, 66 minutes into the match, dribbled the ball up the side of the field and decided to take a long shot at the goal. Unfortunately, the ball was poorly hit and landed closer to the corner than to the goal. After some careless play in the Selinsgrove defense, Moses Lim kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Melvin Calderon. The Selinsgrove fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Melvin Calderon should have stopped the shot. In the 75th minute Monte Yu shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Melvin Calderon saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Ramiro Archer received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 82nd minute. Daniel Hatcher tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Melvin Calderon was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Moses Lim showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 2-2 in the 87 minute of play. Daniel Hatcher showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Nathan Cleveland, who was totally free with the ball in the 93rd minute. After having played for 94 minutes, Enoch Pierce managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Selinsgrove's supporters crossed their fingers, but Enoch Pierce was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Jeers came from both ends of the stadium when the final whistle went. Neither team had looked impressive and the draw seeemd a fair result.