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Exstew
Spectators: 6838 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1838, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Emmanuel Bernard kicked off to start the match. 3 minutes into the match, Montreal FC's goal looked a bit too open when Perceval Carmichael came free, but Paul Champion reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Perceval Carmichael in the 4th minute of play forced Montreal FC's goalkeeper Paul Champion to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The supporters of Montreal FC booed when Exstew FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 11 match minutes in a wonderful position. Juste Chartier didn't get a good kick on the ball. Montreal FC's Paul Champion played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Abe Langley in the 15th minute of play. The audience thought a goal was coming when Fidel Sorensen got free with Paul Champion in the 16th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. An unexpectedly hard shot by Perceval Carmichael in the 20th minute of play forced Montreal FC's goalkeeper Paul Champion to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When Marlon Arrington fell near the penalty area in the 21st minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Montreal FC's protests and gave Marlon Arrington a yellow card for diving instead. In the 21st match minute, Montreal FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Marlon Arrington to maneuver through the defense. After 23 played minutes Montreal FC got a freekick which was hit by Grant Vernadeau. When Montreal FC's Emmanuel Bernard in the 27th minute got a chance for a shot 27th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Exstew FC's goalie prevented a goal. After some fancy dribbling in the 30th minute, Dewayne Bérard managed to get in a good position for a shot. Montreal FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Dewayne Bérard was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Lanny Willett breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 33rd match minute, Montreal FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Grant Vernadeau to maneuver through the defense. Montreal FC's Emmanuel Bernard got a good chance for a goal in the 41st minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Emmanuel Bernard in the 44th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Lanny Willett prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Dewayne Bérard took the ball and in the 46 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Lanny Willett. Lanny Willett dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-1. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Perceval Carmichael was the one to do the kick off. Paul Champion took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Juste Chartier, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Montreal FC's Paul Champion played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Fidel Sorensen in the 57th minute of play. Paul Champion took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Benjamin Beavers, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 59th minute, Juste Chartier hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. An unexpectedly hard shot by Emmanuel Bernard in the 62nd minute of play forced Exstew FC's goalkeeper Lanny Willett to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Simon Crête made in the 67th minute of the game a quick throw-in and Fidel Sorensen immediately put the ball in play. Lanny Willett didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Emmanuel Bernard went, in the 75th minute, to the upper right corner, 2-3 was the resulting score. An unexpectedly hard shot by Juste Chartier in the 80th minute of play forced Montreal FC's goalkeeper Paul Champion to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Grant Vernadeau kicked well hit freekick during the 80th minute of the match. Brice Pollock kicked well hit freekick during the 82nd minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Emmanuel Bernard in the 85th minute of play forced Exstew FC's goalkeeper Lanny Willett to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Dewayne Bérard received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 89th minute. Lanny Willett tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After having played for 92 minutes, Emmanuel Bernard managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Montreal FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Emmanuel Bernard was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Perceval Carmichael in the 94th minute of play forced Montreal FC's goalkeeper Paul Champion to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Emmanuel Bernard in the 96thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Lanny Willett, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Montreal FC walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.