League Play-Off

North Tonawanda Park
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Theron Shields started the match with the kick off. If Ronny Cutler had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 4th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The audience thought a goal was coming when Deshawn McCain got free with Tyrell Barr in the 10th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Theron Shields sent away a hard shot on goal in the 17th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The supporters of Dyer AFC booed when North Tonawanda FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 19 match minutes in a wonderful position. Andre Kay didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 20 played minutes, Dyer AFC's Tyron Vera shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Quintin Hilton came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in Dyer AFC reached it. 22 minutes into the match, Dyer AFC's goalkeeper Tyrell Barr had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Deshawn McCain. North Tonawanda FC's Quintin Hilton played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Theron Shields in the 28th minute of play. A collision led to North Tonawanda FC getting a freekick after 29 minutes play. Lionel Morales hit a great ball. In the 30th minute Phil Mott shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Quintin Hilton saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Quintin Hilton showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Theron Shields in the 33rd minute of the match. If Phil Mott had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 36th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. A collision led to North Tonawanda FC getting a freekick after 38 minutes play. Dave Landry hit a great ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 43rd minute, Theron Shields managed to get in a good position for a shot. Dyer AFC's supporters rose to their feet, but Theron Shields was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Quintin Hilton breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Phil Mott recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 46th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Travis Valentine was the one to do the kick off. Dave Landry took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 52nd minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Tyrell Barr. Dyer AFC's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. A hard shot 53 in the game by Phil Mott from a close distance when the talented Quintin Hilton managed to make a qualified save. North Tonawanda FC's players were relieved. Lionel Morales hit a great freekick 55 minutes into the match. North Tonawanda FC's Quintin Hilton played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Theron Shields in the 56th minute of play. Phil Mott in the 59thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Quintin Hilton, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. After a rather tough play, Dyer AFC's Salvatore Arrington got a free kick in the 59th minute. Tyrell Barr made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Travis Valentine in the 60th minute of play. In the 62nd minute the ball was on its way in behind Dyer AFC's goalkeeper Tyrell Barr, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. When Phil Mott came up free with the goalie in the 63rd minute, the Dyer AFC 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 Phil Mott couldn't finish the play. 66 minutes into the match, North Tonawanda FC's goalkeeper Quintin Hilton had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Phil Mott. The supporters of Dyer AFC booed when North Tonawanda FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 67 match minutes in a wonderful position. Lionel Morales didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 72nd minute of the match Ervin Ramirez shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Quintin Hilton showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. Deshawn McCain fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 74th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Tyrell Barr having to interfere. Phil Mott succeeded in the game's 76th minute to shoot an unreachable shot under the crossbar and scored - 0-1. Theron Shields sent away a hard shot on goal in the 79th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 80th match minute, North Tonawanda FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Manuel Dickerson to maneuver through the defense. Deshawn McCain scored 2-1 in the 93rd match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Tyrell Barr, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. North Tonawanda FC's fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.