League Play-Off

Maumelle
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Through an outstanding action, after 3 minutes, Norman Delgado successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. Philip Baez blasted a shot towards the goal in the 5th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Norman Delgado having to make a save. When Luther Baltazar came up free with the goalie in the 9th minute, the Legends 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 Luther Baltazar couldn't finish the play. 12 minutes into the match, Legends Fc's goal looked a bit too open when Ernest Starks came free, but Norman Delgado reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Darrell Womack recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 13th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After 15 minutes, Edgar Clearwater mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Legends Fc and the Maumelle FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. Edgar Clearwater hit a great freekick 15 minutes into the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Darrell Womack in the 21st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Norman Delgado prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 23rd match minute, Legends Fc was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Markus Washington to maneuver through the defense. Ernest Starks struck a weak shot in the 26th minute. Norman Delgado didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Maumelle FC. A hard shot 28 in the game by Shane Simmons from a close distance when the talented Norman Delgado managed to make a qualified save. Legends Fc's players were relieved. Norman Delgado made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Philip Baez in the 29th minute of play. Shane Simmons could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 32nd minute of the match, but Norman Delgado made a huge save. Monroe Cardwell hit a great freekick 34 minutes into the match. In the 38th minute, Philip Baez got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Ernest Starks 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. Norman Delgado was out of position in the 41 minute of play, and Darrell Womack capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Darrell Womack really showed his touch with that goal: 1-0. Shane Simmons's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Norman Delgado firmly grabbed it by the left post. 47 minutes into the match, Legends Fc's goalkeeper Norman Delgado had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Philip Baez. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 1-0 at half-time.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Luther Baltazar made a kick off. 51 minutes into the match, Maumelle FC's Shane Simmons sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Norman Delgado narrowly saved just below the crossbar. The audience was convinced that Darrell Womack's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Norman Delgado was relentless in the 52nd minute of the game. 54 minutes into the match, Legends Fc's goal looked a bit too open when Shane Simmons came free, but Norman Delgado reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Norman Delgado made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Shane Simmons in the 61st minute of play. In the 63rd minute, Maumelle FC's Ezra Worthington seemed to kick out at an opponent. The referee saw this and, surprisingly, showed Ezra Worthington the red card, dismissing him from the pitch. The coaching staff of Maumelle FC protested bitterly, but the referee would have none of it, and Ezra Worthington had no choice but to slowly walk off the pitch. The referee gave Legends Fc a penalty, 65 minutes into the game. The penalty shot was made by Rupert Fowler, who made a well placed shot into the net to the right of Maumelle FC's Jarrett Hairston. 1-1. Norman Delgado showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Shane Simmons, who was totally free with the ball in the 68th minute. Maumelle FC's Ernest Starks pulled a muscle in his back after 71 minutes and couldn't finish the game. In the 72nd match minute, Legends Fc was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jackson Haley to maneuver through the defense. The crowd rose to their feet as Edgar Clearwater kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Jarrett Hairston. That made the score 1-2 in the 74 minute of play. 78 minutes into the match, Legends Fc's goal looked a bit too open when Jerrod Barnhart came free, but Norman Delgado reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a defensive mix-up in Maumelle FC's zone, Jackson Haley stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Jarrett Hairston came out of the goal and Jackson Haley tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Benny Rossi sent away a hard shot on goal in the 83rd minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. In the 85th match minute, Legends Fc was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Markus Washington to maneuver through the defense. Shane Simmons received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 86th minute. Norman Delgado tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Benny Rossi sent away a hard shot on goal in the 88th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. The audience was convinced that Benny Rossi's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Norman Delgado was relentless in the 88th minute of the game. Romeo Dennison charged in rather forcefully in the 91st minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Romeo Dennison the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Romeo Dennison kicked well hit freekick during the 92nd minute of the match. In the 93rd minute, Luther Baltazar hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 95th match minute, Maumelle FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Benny Rossi to maneuver through the defense. Legends Fc were delighted with the way they had won the match. They had held their defensive line well and made the most of their chances, to claim a victory over Maumelle FC's much stronger midfield.