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Atnarko Stadium
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Jan Arpin kicked off to start the match. The supporters of Iona booed when Atnarko AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 3 match minutes in a wonderful position. Dwayne Dagenais didn't get a good kick on the ball. 6 minutes into the match, Atnarko AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Jan Arpin came free, but Wilbert Berg reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Teddy Bernier could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 8th minute of the match, but Clément McMullen made a huge save. Jan Arpin fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 11th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Wilbert Berg having to interfere. Justin Lowry fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 15th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Wilbert Berg having to interfere. Tanner Stone struck a weak shot in the 19th minute. Clément McMullen didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Atnarko AFC. In the 21st minute, Thad Patenaude hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Wilbert Berg made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jan Arpin in the 25th minute of play. Jan Arpin struck a weak shot in the 26th minute. Wilbert Berg didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Iona. Shane Olson's late challenge caught a Iona's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Shane Olson helped the player get up and apologised. The supporters of Iona booed when Atnarko AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 27 match minutes in a wonderful position. Shane Olson didn't get a good kick on the ball. Wilbert Berg showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Justin Lowry in the 32nd minute of the match. When Iona's Jan Arpin in 33 game minutes managed to cut through with the ball in front of the goal, only having to shoot. Wilbert Berg guarding the goal like a pit bull was extremely focused and managed to reach the ball just by the crossbar before it went in. After 35 played minutes Iona got a freekick which was hit by Donnie Velez. Bob Lacharité could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 37th minute of the match, but Clément McMullen made a huge save. Alec Stratton hit a great freekick 40 minutes into the match. After a defensive mix-up in Iona's zone, Tanner Stone stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Clément McMullen came out of the goal and Tanner Stone tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After some fancy dribbling in the 45th minute, Jan Arpin managed to get in a good position for a shot. Iona's supporters rose to their feet, but Jan Arpin was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Wilbert Berg breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After some fancy dribbling in the 47th minute, Donnie Velez managed to get in a good position for a shot. Iona's supporters rose to their feet, but Donnie Velez was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Wilbert Berg breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Tanner Stone made a kick off. The supporters of Atnarko AFC booed when Iona was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 55 match minutes in a wonderful position. Alec Stratton didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 61st minute, Amédée Deschamps hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Iona's Wilmer Therrien couldn't find anyone to pass the ball to, so he shot a long shot towards the goal in the 62nd minute. The shot went wide which resulted in a goal kick for Atnarko AFC. After 63 played minutes Atnarko AFC got a freekick which was hit by Shane Olson. After some fancy dribbling in the 64th minute, Jan Arpin managed to get in a good position for a shot. Iona's supporters rose to their feet, but Jan Arpin was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Wilbert Berg breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Thad Patenaude took the ball and in the 73 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Wilbert Berg. Wilbert Berg dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-1. 78 minutes into the match, Iona's goal looked a bit too open when Teddy Bernier came free, but Clément McMullen reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. If Tanner Stone had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 80th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Jan Arpin sent away a hard shot on goal in the 86th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The audience thought a goal was coming when Justin Lowry got free with Wilbert Berg in the 88th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 89 minutes into the game, Amédée Deschamps was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Atnarko AFC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Iona the free kick. Amédée Deschamps kicked well hit freekick during the 89th minute of the match. When Justin Lowry fell near the penalty area in the 93rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Iona's protests and gave Justin Lowry a yellow card for diving instead. The supporters of Atnarko AFC booed when Iona was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 93 match minutes in a wonderful position. Justin Lowry didn't get a good kick on the ball.