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Derval Park
Spectators: 6000 (Terracing: 4500, Seating: 1380, VIP seats: 120) An unexpectedly hard shot by Léon Beauchamp in the 4th minute of play forced Derval FC's goalkeeper Alberto Gardner to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Alberto Gardner showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Léon Beauchamp, who was totally free with the ball in the 8th minute. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Octavio McCord during the 11th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Octavio McCord kicked well hit freekick during the 11th minute of the match. After a defensive mix-up in Derval FC's zone, Rémi Gousse stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Alberto Gardner came out of the goal and Rémi Gousse tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Noah Ham charged in rather forcefully in the 15th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Noah Ham the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. A collision led to Cordoba City getting a freekick after 16 minutes play. Noah Ham hit a great ball. Emon Flanagan recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 22nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Derval FC's Alberto Gardner played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Rémi Gousse in the 33rd minute of play. Cordoba City's Rémi Gousse got a good chance for a goal in the 34th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Alberto Gardner took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Léon Beauchamp, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 38 minutes into the match, Cordoba City's Rémi Gousse sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Alberto Gardner narrowly saved just below the crossbar. In the 41st match minute, Derval FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Colby Dominguez to maneuver through the defense. Léon Beauchamp received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 42nd minute. Alberto Gardner tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Hugo Talon stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Israel Dunham's shot from short distance in the 46th minute. Hugo Talon showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Israel Dunham, who was totally free with the ball in the 48th minute. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Léon Beauchamp to strike the kick off in the second half. If Emon Flanagan had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 53rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 56th minute Léon Beauchamp shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Alberto Gardner saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Alberto Gardner made an important save on a dangerous shot by Rémi Gousse in the 58th minute. Cordoba City were furious when Arturo Sands was red carded, 64 minutes into the game, but the referee dismissed their protests. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 64th minute of the game. One of Cordoba City:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Derval FC:s goal. In the 68th minute, Rémi Gousse 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. Hugo Talon took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Israel Dunham, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Noah Ham fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 76th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Alberto Gardner having to interfere. Rémi Gousse received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 78th minute. Alberto Gardner tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Rémi Gousse sent away a hard shot on goal in the 88th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After having played for 92 minutes, Ernesto Judd managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Cordoba City's supporters crossed their fingers, but Ernesto Judd was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Hugo Talon took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Emon Flanagan, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Hugo Talon showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Israel Dunham in the 95th minute of the match. Jeers came from both ends of the stadium when the final whistle went. Neither team had looked impressive and the draw seeemd a fair result.