League Play-Off

Goldenrod Stadium
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Denny Flint started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. Stewart Morton showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Elton Dukes, who was totally free with the ball in the 4th minute. In the 7th minute, Goldenrod FC's Elton Dukes dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 1-0. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Denny Flint in the 13th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Roman Childers saved Goldenrod FC from getting behind. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Ward Rutledge during the 15th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After a rather tough play, Surfside Beach AFC's Ward Rutledge got a free kick in the 15th minute. Surfside Beach AFC's Stewart Morton played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Emmanuel Longoria in the 19th minute of play. Bronson Blanco kicked well hit freekick during the 20th minute of the match. In the 21st minute of the match Everett McAlpin shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Stewart Morton showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. Emmanuel Longoria's late challenge caught a Surfside Beach AFC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Emmanuel Longoria helped the player get up and apologised. After a rather tough play, Goldenrod FC's Emmanuel Longoria got a free kick in the 25th minute. If Denny Flint had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 27th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After 33 minutes of play, Goldenrod FC's Bradley Stubbs made it 2-0 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Stewart Morton was left in no man's land by his defense there! After a rather tough play, Goldenrod FC's Sylvester Bain got a free kick in the 36th minute. Bradley Stubbs recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 47th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

Jess Delgado kicked well hit freekick during the 53rd minute of the match. In the 54th minute of the match Oscar Clifton sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Stewart Morton skillfully saved the ball. Stewart Morton showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ferdinand Culver in the 56th minute of the match. After a rather tough play, Surfside Beach AFC's Bronson Blanco got a free kick in the 56th minute. Stewart Morton showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Dustin Larson in the 60th minute of the match. After 61 minutes of play, Goldenrod FC's Elton Dukes made it 3-0 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Stewart Morton was left in no man's land by his defense there! Stewart Morton made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Bradley Stubbs in the 67th minute of play. After 70 played minutes Goldenrod FC got a freekick which was hit by Dustin Larson. Surfside Beach AFC's Stewart Morton played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Bradley Stubbs in the 71st minute of play. When Surfside Beach AFC's Denny Flint in the 74th minute got a chance for a shot 74th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Goldenrod FC's goalie prevented a goal. Ward Rutledge got his second yellow card in the match during the 77th minute which meant that he had to leave the ground. The supporters of Goldenrod FC booed when Surfside Beach AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 78 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ward Rutledge didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 81st minute, Elton Dukes ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Stewart Morton was frozen by the shot and now it was 4-0. Stewart Morton took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Bradley Stubbs, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 87 minutes into the match, Surfside Beach AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Emmanuel Longoria came free, but Stewart Morton reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 87th match minute, Surfside Beach AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jess Delgado to maneuver through the defense. Stewart Morton made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Bradley Stubbs in the 92nd minute of play. Elton Dukes fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 97th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Stewart Morton having to interfere. Goldenrod FC were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Surfside Beach AFC for a fine match.