League

Belgrano
Spectators: 7967 (Terracing: 5977, Seating: 1832, VIP seats: 158) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Buford Lanteigne made the kick off which started today's match. Martin Knowles showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jame Melton in the 3rd minute of the match. Martin Knowles made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jame Melton in the 8th minute of play. Percy Ruth sent away a hard shot on goal in the 10th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. A collision led to River Plate getting a freekick after 15 minutes play. Joseph Fowler hit a great ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Shawn Léveillé in the 29th minute of play forced Cliffside's goalkeeper Martin Knowles to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Percy Ruth in the 36th minute of play forced Cliffside's goalkeeper Martin Knowles to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 39th minute, Joseph Fowler managed to get in a good position for a shot. River Plate's supporters rose to their feet, but Joseph Fowler was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Martin Knowles breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. An unexpectedly hard shot by Jame Melton in the 40th minute of play forced Cliffside's goalkeeper Martin Knowles to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Shawn Léveillé recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 44th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 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.

After having played for 51 minutes, Adolphe Winn managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Cliffside's supporters crossed their fingers, but Adolphe Winn was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 56 minutes into the game, River Plate's Percy Ruth nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Martin Knowles made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-0. Percy Ruth fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 65th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Martin Knowles having to interfere. In the 67th match minute, Cliffside was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Alexis Ellison to maneuver through the defense. The audience thought a goal was coming when Adolphe Winn got free with Ervin Garrett in the 75th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Percy Ruth sent away a hard shot on goal in the 78th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. During the 79th minute of the match Lyle McGill completely mistimed his tackle and brought down his opponent. The referee gave Lyle McGill a yellow card, his second in the match, which meant he could no longer take part in the game. After 80 played minutes River Plate got a freekick which was hit by Lyle McGill. Ervin Garrett showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Terence Elliot in the 86th minute of the match. 88 minutes into the match, Cliffside's goal looked a bit too open when Jame Melton came free, but Martin Knowles reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 91 minutes into the match, River Plate's goal looked a bit too open when Buford Lanteigne came free, but Ervin Garrett reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After having played for 93 minutes, Percy Ruth managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. River Plate's supporters crossed their fingers, but Percy Ruth was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. River Plate walked away with a well-earned victory that was much celebrated by the crowd.