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Match Report
Helong Stadium
Spectators: 8480 (Terracing: 6361,
Seating: 1950, VIP seats: 169) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when André Pritchett took the kick off in the first half of the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 6th minute, André Pritchett managed to get in a good position for a shot. Changsha FC's supporters rose to their feet, but André Pritchett was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Noel Osborn breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. A hard shot 9 in the game by André Pritchett from a close distance when the talented Noel Osborn managed to make a qualified save. FC Toronto's players were relieved. After a defensive mix-up in FC Toronto's zone, André Pritchett stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Noel Osborn came out of the goal and André Pritchett tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. When Julian Michael fell near the penalty area in the 18th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored FC Toronto's protests and gave Julian Michael a yellow card for diving instead. In the 18th minute, Julian Michael hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. When the match had gone on for 19 minutes, André Pritchett put it in 1-0 from a short distance just to the right of Noel Osborn. Ethan Velazquez took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Coleman Béland, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Baiardo Toyo kicked well hit freekick during the 25th minute of the match. 28 minutes into the match, FC Toronto's goalkeeper Noel Osborn had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Baiardo Toyo. Ernesto Waller hit a great freekick 30 minutes into the match. André Pritchett recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 32nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Timothy Cohen sent away a hard shot on goal in the 34th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 35th minute, André Pritchett made a precise shot to the right of Noel Osborn. FC Toronto's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 2-0. 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.
The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Coleman Béland to strike the kick off in the second half. Jewell Masters recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 53rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 54th minute, André Pritchett ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Noel Osborn was frozen by the shot and now it was 3-0. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Jewell Masters during the 58th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 58th match minute, Changsha FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jewell Masters to maneuver through the defense. After some careless play in the FC Toronto defense, André Pritchett kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Noel Osborn. The FC Toronto fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Noel Osborn should have stopped the shot. In the 65th minute, Jewell Masters made a precise shot to the right of Noel Osborn. FC Toronto's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 5-0. In the 71st minute, André Pritchett made a precise shot to the right of Noel Osborn. FC Toronto's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 6-0. A collision led to Changsha FC getting a freekick after 74 minutes play. Luciano Gabriaux hit a great ball. Ethan Velazquez acted impressively in front of the goal and made a superb save when he, in the 75th minute, took the ball on the long shot from Andy Peterson. Baiardo Toyo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 80th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Jewel Cooke charged in rather forcefully in the 85th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Jewel Cooke the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 88th minute the ball was on its way in behind FC Toronto's goalkeeper Noel Osborn, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. André Pritchett fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 90th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Noel Osborn having to interfere. 94 minutes into the match, André Pritchett notched a goal, 7-0, to the right of FC Toronto's Noel Osborn. Noel Osborn was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Changsha FC walked away with a well-earned victory that was much celebrated by the crowd.
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