League Play-Off

Piqua Stadium
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Reggie Boone took the kick off in the first half of the match. Reggie Boone fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 7th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Josh Dawkins having to interfere. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Reggie Boone in the 11th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Josh Dawkins saved South Santa Rosa from getting behind. In the 13th minute, Micah Moore left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Piqua fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-0. South Santa Rosa's Josh Dawkins proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 19th minute of the match, managed to save South Santa Rosa from getting a goal against them. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Reggie Boone in the 20th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Josh Dawkins saved South Santa Rosa from getting behind. Josh Dawkins stood somewhat misplaced when Reggie Boone came free in front of goal and shot 2-0 to the left of him in the 21 minute. After 25 minutes, Bronson Rosenberg mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the South Santa Rosa and the Piqua players grew even worse after the yellow card. Bronson Rosenberg hit a great freekick 25 minutes into the match. In the 26th minute of the match Edgar Joyce sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Josh Dawkins skillfully saved the ball. In the 27th match minute, South Santa Rosa was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Monty Wills to maneuver through the defense. Micah Moore let the left foot speak when in front of goal in the 28th minute shot 3-0 at rihgt post. In the 31st minute, Jarod Cardona hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The supporters of South Santa Rosa booed when Piqua was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 35 match minutes in a wonderful position. Jarod Cardona didn't get a good kick on the ball. Zane Allred kicked well hit freekick during the 39th minute of the match. 40 minutes into the match, South Santa Rosa's goalkeeper Josh Dawkins had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Micah Moore. After a rather tough play, Piqua's Jarod Cardona got a free kick in the 43rd minute. The audience thought a goal was coming when Micah Moore got free with Josh Dawkins in the 46th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. If Reggie Boone had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 48th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 3-0.

The wind increased when Phillip Nugent made the kick off in the second half. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Reggie Boone in the 54th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Josh Dawkins prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 60 minutes into the match, Reggie Boone had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Josh Dawkins. South Santa Rosa's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Reggie Boone was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 4-0. After a defensive mix-up in South Santa Rosa's zone, Micah Moore stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Josh Dawkins came out of the goal and Micah Moore tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Moses Melendez kicked well hit freekick during the 69th minute of the match. Josh Dawkins took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Reggie Boone, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Reggie Boone in the 73rd minute of play forced South Santa Rosa's goalkeeper Josh Dawkins to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When Piqua's Reggie Boone in the 77th minute got a chance for a shot 77th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye South Santa Rosa's goalie prevented a goal. A collision led to South Santa Rosa getting a freekick after 78 minutes play. Matthew Woodard hit a great ball. A collision led to Piqua getting a freekick after 82 minutes play. Reggie Boone hit a great ball. In the 85thth minute of the game Phillip Nugent who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Piqua's Aaron Cutler was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Reggie Boone in the 94th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Josh Dawkins saved South Santa Rosa from getting behind. In the 97th minute, Micah Moore 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. It was no surprise that this one had ended in a win for the home team. Piqua had played much better football throughout.