League Play-Off

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Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when German Carlos kicked off to start the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by German Carlos in the 3rd minute of play forced Rochester City's goalkeeper Luis Case to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 6 minutes into the match, German Carlos dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Luis Case, 1-0. German Carlos 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. In the 17th match minute, Rochester City was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Arnoldo Fink to maneuver through the defense. In the 20th minute Nigel Guevara shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Terrence Ackerman saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. With a couple of smart ball manuevers German Carlos in the 30th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Luis Case saved Rochester City from getting behind. In the 32nd minute, Rochester City's goalie took a deep sigh of relief after German Carlos fired away a hard shot that went just outside the left post. Rochester City's Luis Case proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 33rd minute of the match, managed to save Rochester City from getting a goal against them. Rickie Shipman fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 35th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Terrence Ackerman having to interfere. After 38 played minutes Rochester City got a freekick which was hit by Arnoldo Fink. When Johnnie Contreras came up free with the goalie in the 39th minute, the KINDAFOREVER 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 Johnnie Contreras couldn't finish the play. In the 41st minute, Johnnie Contreras hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Terrence Ackerman showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Rickie Shipman, who was totally free with the ball in the 43rd minute. Johnnie Contreras sent away a hard shot on goal in the 47th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 2-0.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Nigel Guevara made a kick off. If Johnnie Contreras had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 54th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Corey Mayfield kicked well hit freekick during the 61st minute of the match. After 66 played minutes Rochester City got a freekick which was hit by Alan Clement. Luis Case took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Corey Mayfield, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Adrian Newby sent away a hard shot on goal in the 69th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 70th minute, Corey Mayfield hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After some fancy dribbling in the 71st minute, Nigel Guevara managed to get in a good position for a shot. Rochester City's supporters rose to their feet, but Nigel Guevara was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Terrence Ackerman breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. 74 minutes into the match, KINDAFOREVER's goalkeeper Terrence Ackerman had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Rickie Shipman. Nigel Guevara's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Terrence Ackerman read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 76th minute of play. King Stafford kicked well hit freekick during the 77th minute of the match. 80 minutes had been played when some careless play by KINDAFOREVER's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Kris Dawkins was slow to take the kick. During this time Rochester City's players had a chance to rest. A well-hit corner resulted in Moses Sanders heading the ball towards the goal, but to his dismay he misdirected it and missed the goal completely. After a rather tough play, KINDAFOREVER's King Stafford got a free kick in the 82nd minute. Rickie Shipman sent away a hard shot on goal in the 83rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. If Nigel Guevara had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 85th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Berry Davenport's late challenge caught a Rochester City's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Berry Davenport helped the player get up and apologised. Berry Davenport kicked well hit freekick during the 90th minute of the match. German Carlos's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Luis Case read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 94th minute of play. In the 98th minute Johnnie Contreras shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Luis Case saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. KINDAFOREVER's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.